Price ShopperLook up your ZIP · Joint replacement atlasHow much does a C-section cost?
A cesarean delivery without complications. Medicare covers few births, so this is a reference price. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
A cesarean delivery without complications. Medicare covers few births, so this is a reference price.
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By state
| State | Hospital stay |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $5,837–$6,457 |
| Alaska | $7,640 |
| Arizona | $7,319 |
| Arkansas | $6,185–$6,599 |
| California | $8,961–$10,338 |
| Colorado | $7,227–$7,315 |
| Connecticut | $8,307 |
| Delaware | $7,220–$7,680 |
| District of Columbia | $6,671–$8,176 |
| Florida | $7,147 |
| Georgia | $5,940–$7,110 |
| Hawaii | $8,176 |
| Idaho | $6,737–$6,897 |
| Illinois | $7,353 |
| Indiana | $7,251–$7,490 |
| Iowa | $6,548–$6,990 |
| Kansas | $6,250–$6,444 |
| Kentucky | $6,383–$6,692 |
| Louisiana | $6,149–$6,418 |
| Maine | $6,707–$6,984 |
| Maryland | $6,383–$7,301 |
| Massachusetts | $8,305 |
| Michigan | $6,797–$6,824 |
| Minnesota | $7,055–$7,438 |
| Mississippi | $5,839–$6,299 |
| Missouri | $6,834 |
| Montana | $6,977 |
| Nebraska | $7,103 |
| Nevada | $7,231 |
| New Hampshire | $7,324 |
| New Jersey | $7,754–$8,226 |
| New Mexico | $6,751–$7,066 |
| New York | $8,678 |
| North Carolina | $6,508–$6,912 |
| North Dakota | $6,977 |
| Ohio | $6,439–$6,768 |
| Oklahoma | $6,551–$6,599 |
| Oregon | $7,653–$8,425 |
| Pennsylvania | $6,638–$7,275 |
| Rhode Island | $7,749 |
| South Carolina | $6,325–$6,644 |
| South Dakota | $6,977 |
| Tennessee | $6,162–$6,692 |
| Texas | $6,855 |
| Utah | $6,912 |
| Vermont | $6,771–$7,037 |
| Virginia | $6,650–$7,074 |
| Washington | $7,674–$8,069 |
| West Virginia | $6,533–$7,074 |
| Wisconsin | $6,619–$7,170 |
| Wyoming | $6,977 |
Questions
How much does a C-section cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for a C-section is $6,977 at hospital stay. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.