Vaginal Delivery (full care) cost at US hospitals
Routine obstetric care, vaginal delivery · CPT 59400
$565.11
lowest cash price
$4,263.60
national median
$9,620.00
highest cash price
76
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $565.11–$9,620.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Jan 1, 2026 ($4,552.00) → Aug 1, 2026 ($1,533.87)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $3,448.38 | $3,448.38 | $3,448.38 |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 51 | $565.11 | $1,533.87 | $5,328.18 |
| Colorado | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 4 | $9,620.00 | $9,620.00 | $9,620.00 |
| Georgia | 22 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,895.68 | $1,895.68 | $6,060.00 |
| Illinois | 8 | $4,263.60 | $4,263.60 | $4,552.00 |
| Indiana | 24 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 18 | $4,060.80 | $4,552.00 | $7,499.00 |
| Kansas | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,624.20 | $4,624.20 | $4,624.20 |
| Michigan | 24 | $3,358.99 | $3,358.99 | $3,358.99 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,300.00 | $2,300.00 | $2,300.00 |
| Missouri | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 1 | $2,908.80 | $2,908.80 | $2,908.80 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Carolina | 12 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 27 | $2,703.00 | $9,620.00 | $9,620.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 9 | $3,714.24 | $6,990.75 | $9,273.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,748.40 | $4,748.40 | $4,748.40 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 74 | $2,680.40 | $2,680.40 | $2,756.98 |
| Virginia | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 22 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| West Virginia | 8 | $1,840.00 | $2,615.00 | $5,700.00 |
| Wisconsin | 16 | $5,561.60 | $5,561.60 | $5,561.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $2,167.00 – $3,071.00 |
| Kings County Hospital Center | Brooklyn, NY | not published | $2,473.00 – $7,021.06 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $1,385.71 – $2,429.99 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $2,570.00 – $2,570.00 |
| Bellevue Hospital Center | NY 10016, NY | not published | $2,473.00 – $7,046.23 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $2,176.00 – $3,148.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $2,167.00 – $3,071.00 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $2,031.86 – $2,031.86 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $3,811.89 – $4,573.57 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $33,253.94 – $33,253.94 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | not published | $1,747.98 – $4,102.90 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | not published | $846.60 – $846.60 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | not published | $1,747.98 – $4,102.90 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | not published | $1,747.98 – $4,102.90 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $1,994.02 – $1,994.02 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $1,994.02 – $3,016.75 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | not published | $1,843.00 – $4,249.36 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $2,031.86 – $2,031.86 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $2,118.00 – $4,504.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $307.69 – $2,263.19 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $307.69 – $2,263.19 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $4,940.00 – $4,940.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $307.69 – $2,263.19 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb | Smithville, TN | not published | $2,118.00 – $2,225.50 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $6,044.00 – $6,044.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $1,189.00 – $4,386.82 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $1,994.02 – $9,970.10 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $2,162.78 – $3,893.01 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $2,167.00 – $3,071.00 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | not published | $1,884.05 – $2,181.53 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $2,088.39 – $2,429.99 |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | not published | $3,898.74 – $4,456.98 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,162.78 – $3,893.01 |