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Global obstetric care for a vaginal delivery after a prior cesarean (59610); 59612 delivery only. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Global obstetric care for a vaginal delivery after a prior cesarean (59610); 59612 delivery only.
Every bill for the whole procedure: facility, surgeon, anesthesia and the care around it
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By state
| State | Hospital stay |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $6,317–$6,686 |
| Alaska | $8,295 |
| Arizona | $7,538 |
| Arkansas | $6,532–$6,748 |
| California | $8,567–$10,038 |
| Colorado | $7,533–$7,792 |
| Connecticut | $8,507 |
| Delaware | $7,383–$7,546 |
| District of Columbia | $7,247–$8,438 |
| Florida | $7,715–$8,194 |
| Georgia | $6,801–$7,449 |
| Hawaii | $7,911 |
| Idaho | $6,864–$6,950 |
| Illinois | $8,109–$8,479 |
| Indiana | $7,225–$7,284 |
| Iowa | $6,544–$7,085 |
| Kansas | $6,602–$6,765 |
| Kentucky | $6,874–$7,104 |
| Louisiana | $6,581–$6,862 |
| Maine | $7,029–$7,287 |
| Maryland | $6,852–$7,575 |
| Massachusetts | $8,346–$8,505 |
| Michigan | $7,217–$7,513 |
| Minnesota | $7,193–$7,476 |
| Mississippi | $6,252–$6,568 |
| Missouri | $7,106–$7,174 |
| Montana | $7,545 |
| Nebraska | $6,920–$7,116 |
| Nevada | $7,358–$7,368 |
| New Hampshire | $7,732 |
| New Jersey | $8,105–$8,594 |
| New Mexico | $7,148–$7,500 |
| New York | $8,617–$9,328 |
| North Carolina | $7,091–$7,148 |
| North Dakota | $7,111 |
| Ohio | $6,934–$7,201 |
| Oklahoma | $6,854 |
| Oregon | $7,865–$7,974 |
| Pennsylvania | $7,000–$7,545 |
| Rhode Island | $7,991 |
| South Carolina | $6,940–$7,041 |
| South Dakota | $7,082 |
| Tennessee | $6,533–$6,959 |
| Texas | $7,242–$7,491 |
| Utah | $7,154 |
| Vermont | $7,164–$7,362 |
| Virginia | $7,139–$7,292 |
| Washington | $8,171–$8,350 |
| West Virginia | $6,962–$7,473 |
| Wisconsin | $6,816–$7,144 |
| Wyoming | $7,250 |
Questions
How much does vaginal birth after C-section cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for vaginal birth after C-section is $7,358 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.