C-Section Cost in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL

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

No cash prices were published for a c-section in Sarasota-Bradenton on this page. HCA Florida Blake Hospital, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital each show the cash price for code 59510 as not published, which is missing data and not a price of zero. Because of that, no cash range can be given here. The only figures posted are insured rates, from $1,638 to $13,164 at each of the 3 hospitals. Professional fees, such as the surgeon and anesthesia, are billed separately from the facility charge and are not included in these figures.

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

The gross charge could not be compared with a cash price on this page. All 3 hospitals, HCA Florida Blake Hospital, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, published the gross charge for code 59510 as $0 or blank, and none published a cash price. Both are treated as missing data, so there is no cash-to-gross percentage to report. In general, a gross charge is a list price that few payers actually pay, while cash and insured rates are usually lower negotiated or discounted amounts. Here, the only published amounts are insured rates from $1,638 to $13,164.

Does insurance cover a c-section?

Whether insurance covers a c-section depends on the specific plan, so the plan's own documents are the source for coverage details. This page shows what insurers have negotiated with the hospitals for code 59510. All 3 hospitals list an insured range from $1,638 to $13,164, and the table of 52 published rates at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital includes Cigna at $8,253 and AvMed at $11,869 and $13,164. People on a high-deductible plan who have not met the deductible usually pay the plan's negotiated rate, so the rate for a specific plan matters most.

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

Yes. The facility charge is only one part of the total. Separate bills commonly come from the surgeon or obstetrician, the anesthesiologist, and sometimes an assistant surgeon. Pathology or laboratory work, a pediatrician or neonatal team caring for the newborn, and any additional days in the hospital may also be billed on their own. Prescriptions and supplies related to the stay can appear as separate charges too. These professional and related bills often come from different providers, so they may arrive separately from the hospital's facility statement. Itemized statements list each charge.

Which insurer has the lowest c-section rate in Sarasota?

Among the 5 insurers compared, Freedom Health lists the lowest rate at $1,638 at HCA Florida Blake Hospital. Simply Healthcare's lowest is $1,680.71 and Molina Healthcare's is $1,815.17, both at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. All figures are facility charges only for Cesarean Delivery (59510).