C-Section Cost in Austin, TX

This page displays published hospital pricing data for this procedure across our metro area, sourced from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files that all hospitals must publish. The facility fee covers operating room usage, surgical equipment, hospital staff assistance, post-operative monitoring, and recovery room services. These prices reflect hospital facility fees only and are billed under HCPCS code 59510, which represents the complete facility billing component for this service. The billing code encompasses all facility-related charges associated with the procedure's completion.

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Cesarean Delivery (HCPCS 59510)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
BSW Emergency Medical Cen	$6,926.51	$4,155.91	$3,809.58	$4,502.23	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Austin	$6,926.51	$4,155.91	$66	$7,006	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Buda	$6,926.51	$4,155.91	$66	$7,006	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Lakewa	$6,926.51	$4,155.91	$66	$7,006	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Marble	$6,926.51	$4,155.91	$66	$7,006	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Pfluge	$6,926.51	$4,155.91	$66	$7,006	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Round	$6,926.51	$4,155.91	$66	$7,006	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Taylor	$6,926.51	$4,155.91	$66	$7,006	Schedule →

What These Prices Mean

Understanding the price columns: The gross charge represents the hospital's list price of $6,926.51 across all BSW facilities in Austin. The cash price shows what uninsured patients pay upfront, which is $4,155.91 at all locations, representing a 40% discount from the gross charge (60% of the original price). The insured range shows negotiated rates that insurance companies pay, spanning from $66 to $7,006. Patients on high-deductible health plans who have not met their deductible owe the negotiated rate amount, not the gross charge. Code coverage details: HCPCS code 59510 encompasses the complete cesarean delivery procedure including facility costs and immediate post-operative care, and routine follow-up care during the global period. This single code captures all facility-related services for the service, from pre-operative preparation through post-surgical recovery monitoring.

Why C-Section Prices Vary

Hospital pricing structures: All BSW facilities in the Austin area maintain identical pricing for cesarean delivery, with gross charges of $6,926.51 and cash prices of $4,155.91, showing no variation in this hospital system's approach. Each facility offers the same 40% cash discount, bringing the price down to 60% of the gross charge. This uniform pricing across the BSW network suggests a standardized pricing strategy. Facility type and alternatives: The facilities in this dataset include both full-service medical centers and emergency medical centers within the BSW health system. Freestanding birth centers or outpatient surgical facilities, which are not included in this hospital pricing data, may have different fee structures. Academic medical centers often carry higher overhead costs, though the BSW facilities shown here maintain consistent pricing regardless of their specific designation, with cash prices remaining at $4,155.91.

Paying cash? Health insurance could lower your C-Section cost.

Published cash prices on this page range from $4,155.91 to $4,155.91. Insurers on this page have negotiated rates starting from $66, many times lower than cash prices at the same hospitals. If you are uninsured, a marketplace health plan could reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

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Compare Insurer Rates for C-Section in Austin

How much does each insurance company pay for c-section at Austin hospitals?

Insurer	Lowest Rate	At Hospital	Highest Rate	Hospitals
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas	$66	BSW Medical Center Austin	$1,527.3	7
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$1,381.84	BSW Medical Center Taylor	$2,964.55	7
Cigna	$3,290.09	BSW Medical Center Austin	$4,176.69	7
Curative	$4,502.23	BSW Medical Center Austin	$4,502.23	8
First Health/Coventry	$4,848.56	BSW Medical Center Austin	$4,848.56	7
Humana	$4,848.56	BSW Medical Center Austin	$7,006	7
HealthSmart	$4,848.56	BSW Medical Center Lakeway	$5,194.88	5

Rates shown are the lowest and highest negotiated rates each insurer has published across Austin hospitals for this procedure. Your actual cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

What Insurers Actually Pay

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Published negotiated rates for Cesarean Delivery (HCPCS 59510) at BSW Medical Center Taylor, outpatient facility fee:

Cesarean Delivery (59510), BSW Medical Center Taylor Payer Rates

Insurance Payer	Plan Type	Negotiated Rate
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Blue Advantage	$66
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Blue Premier	$66
Blue Cross Blue Shield	High Performance Network	$66
Blue Cross Blue Shield	My BlueHealth	$66
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Blue Essentials (HMO)	$76
Blue Cross Blue Shield	BlueChoice (PPO)	$80
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	Medicare Advantage	$1,381.84
TriWest	Community Care Network	$1,454.57
CORVEL	Worker's Compensation	$1,523.83
Prime Health Services	Worker's Compensation	$1,523.83
American Health Plan	Medicare Advantage	$1,527.3
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Medicare Advantage	$1,527.3
HealthSpring	Medicare Advantage	$1,527.3
ProCare Advantage	Medicare Advantage	$1,527.3
Superior Health Plan	Medicare HMO/Medicare PPO	$1,527.3
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Premier - Small Group	$1,745.48
CareWorks fka Rockport	Worker's Compensation	$1,807.82
Injury Management Organization	Med Select Network	$1,807.82
Sedgwick	Preferred Network	$1,807.82
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Premier - Individual	$1,825.83
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Plus - Small Group	$2,400.04
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Premier - Large Group/BSW Premier Direct to Employer (Rate 1)/BSWH Employee	$2,519.86
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Plus - Large Group/BSW Premier Direct to Employer (Rate 2)	$2,964.55
United Healthcare	Commercial	$3,414.77
Cigna	Local Plus	$3,560.23
Aetna	Commercial	$3,809.58
QuikTrip	Employee Benefit Plan	$3,809.58
QuikTrip	Employee Benefit Plan	$3,809.58
MidCoast	Commercial	$3,809.58
MidCoast	Commercial	$3,809.58
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Commercial	$4,017.38
Independent Medical System	Commercial PPO	$4,155.91
Independent Medical System	Commercial PPO	$4,155.91
Cigna	HMO/PPO	$4,176.69
Curative	Commercial	$4,502.23
Curative	Commercial	$4,502.23
First Health	PPO	$4,848.56
First Health	PPO	$4,848.56
HealthSmart	Accel Network	$4,848.56
Humana	Commercial PPO	$4,848.56
HealthSmart	Preferred Network	$5,194.88
Private Health Care System	PHCS Network	$5,194.88
BlueBell Creameries	Self Insured	$5,541.21
BlueBell Creameries	Self Insured	$5,541.21
Three Rivers	Three Rivers Provider Network	$5,541.21
Three Rivers	Three Rivers Provider Network	$5,541.21
Humana	Commercial HMO	$7,006

Key finding: Insurance negotiated rates vary dramatically, from Blue Cross Blue Shield plans paying $66 to Humana Commercial HMO plans paying $7,006.

How to Use This Information

✓ These are facility fees only. The physician's fee is billed separately.
✓ Contact your insurer or the hospital billing department for your specific out-of-pocket cost.
✓ Many hospitals offer financial assistance programs for patients who qualify.

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What Patients Ask About C-Section Costs

How much does a c-section cost without insurance in Austin?

Without insurance, cesarean delivery facility fees cost $4,155.91 at all BSW facilities in Austin under code 59510. This cash price applies whether the procedure is performed at BSW Emergency Medical Center Cedar Park, BSW Medical Center Austin, or any of the other BSW locations including Buda, Lakeway, Marble Falls, Pflugerville, Round Rock, or Taylor. The facility fee covers hospital services only. Physician and professional fees for the obstetrician, anesthesiologist, and other medical providers involved in the delivery are billed separately by those practitioners and are not included in this hospital facility charge.

Why is the gross charge so much higher than the cash price?

The gross charge of $6,926.51 represents the hospital's chargemaster price, which is the undiscounted list price for cesarean delivery services. The cash price of $4,155.91 shows a 40% discount from this gross amount, bringing the actual payment to 60% of the original charge. Almost no patients pay the full gross charge amount. Even uninsured patients receive the discounted cash price. The gross charge serves as a starting point for negotiations with insurance companies and establishes the baseline from which all discounts are calculated, but it does not represent what patients typically pay out of pocket.

Does insurance cover a c-section?

Insurance coverage for cesarean delivery depends on the specific health plan and your plan's coverage criteria. Negotiated rates in Austin range from $66 for certain Blue Cross Blue Shield plans to $7,006 for Humana Commercial HMO plans, showing significant variation in what insurers pay. For planned cesarean deliveries, prior authorization may be required by some insurance plans, though emergency procedures typically receive immediate coverage approval. Patients with high-deductible health plans who have not yet met their annual deductible will owe the negotiated rate amount rather than the gross charge, meaning their out-of-pocket cost depends on their specific insurer's contracted rate.

Are there additional fees beyond the c-section facility charge?

Yes, several additional fees apply beyond the hospital facility charge. The obstetrician who performs the cesarean delivery bills separately for surgical services. The anesthesiologist charges separately for anesthesia administration and monitoring during the procedure. If a pediatrician evaluates the newborn, those services are billed separately. Any additional specialists consulted during the delivery process bill independently for their services. Laboratory work, pathology services, and diagnostic imaging performed during the hospital stay may generate separate charges. These professional fees are not included in the hospital's facility fee and are billed directly by the individual practitioners or their medical groups.

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