CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59400
  • Insurance Median: $2,122
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,666
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Sisters of Charity Hospital is $2,122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,666. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,666

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,122

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$2,214.42

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $2,214.42 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $4,666 (211%)
Insurance Median: $2,122 (96%)
Cash: $4,666 (211% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,122 (96% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $2,214.42 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 $1,421 - $2,390 64%
No Fault [114001] $1,707 77%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $1,707 77%
Workers Compensation [500101] $1,707 77%
Amerigroup [350102] $1,738 - $2,239 78%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $1,738 - $2,239 78%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $1,738 - $2,239 78%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $1,738 - $2,239 78%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,738 - $2,295 78%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $1,738 - $2,239 78%
Crime Victims [100176] $1,738 - $2,239 78%
UnitedHealthcare $1,767 - $2,297 80%
Medicare (plans) $1,919 - $2,525 87%
Fallon Health [450115] $1,951 - $2,295 88%
Cigna $1,951 - $3,328 88%
Beacon Essential [350122] $1,951 - $2,754 88%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $1,951 - $2,754 88%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $1,951 - $2,295 88%
Hospice [550001] $1,951 - $2,295 88%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $1,951 - $2,295 88%
Seneca Nation [450119] $1,951 - $2,295 88%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $1,962 - $2,609 89%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $1,962 89%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $2,066 - $2,754 93%
Humana $2,066 - $2,410 93%
Independent Health [100165] $2,122 - $2,497 96%
Iha First Choice [800001] $2,122 - $2,497 96%
Meritain [100063] $2,295 104%
Champ VA [700002] $2,295 104%
Magnacare [100142] $2,295 104%
Tricare $2,295 104%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $2,295 104%
Aetna $2,295 - $2,410 104%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $2,410 109%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $2,410 109%
Wellcare [450129] $2,525 114%
Ghi [100153] $2,525 114%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $2,596 117%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $2,707 - $4,131 122%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $2,754 124%
Molina Essential [100167] $3,910 - $5,037 177%

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