CPT 59515 Surgery - Maternity
Cesarean delivery Cost
Body System: Reproductive
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,225
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,225
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
22.79
Work RVU
6.62
Facility PE RVU
7.26
Malpractice RVU
36.67
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cesarean delivery cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,225. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Cesarean delivery cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $1,225.