CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59510
  • Insurance Median: $2,486
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,870
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Sisters of Charity Hospital is $2,486. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,870. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,870

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,486

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$2,473.27

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $2,473.27 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $4,870 (197%)
Insurance Median: $2,486 (101%)
Cash: $4,870 (197% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,486 (101% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $2,473.27 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,776 - $2,539 72%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $1,968 - $2,486 80%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $1,968 - $2,486 80%
Crime Victims [100176] $1,968 - $2,486 80%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,968 - $2,544 80%
Amerigroup [350102] $1,968 - $2,486 80%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $1,968 - $2,486 80%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $1,968 - $2,486 80%
Workers Compensation [500101] $2,048 83%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $2,048 83%
No Fault [114001] $2,048 83%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $2,164 - $2,877 87%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $2,164 87%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $2,289 - $3,052 93%
Beacon Essential [350122] $2,289 - $3,052 93%
UnitedHealthcare $2,289 - $2,544 93%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $2,289 - $2,544 93%
Medicare (plans) $2,366 - $2,798 96%
Meritain [100063] $2,544 103%
Tricare $2,544 103%
Humana $2,544 - $2,671 103%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $2,544 103%
Champ VA [700002] $2,544 103%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $2,544 103%
Magnacare [100142] $2,544 103%
Aetna $2,544 - $2,671 103%
Fallon Health [450115] $2,544 103%
Hospice [550001] $2,544 103%
Cigna $2,544 - $3,688 103%
Seneca Nation [450119] $2,544 103%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $2,671 108%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $2,671 108%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $2,721 - $4,579 110%
Iha First Choice [800001] $2,767 112%
Independent Health [100165] $2,767 112%
Wellcare [450129] $2,798 113%
Ghi [100153] $2,798 113%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $2,870 116%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $3,052 123%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $3,052 123%
Molina Essential [100167] $4,427 - $5,594 179%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals