FAIR Health: Median Cost of Giving Birth in the U.S.: 8 Things to Know

1. The national median allowed amount for C-section: $15,555.61
2. The national median charge amount for C-section: $35,907.33.
3. The national median allowed amount for vaginal delivery: $12,968.44
4. The national median charge amount for vaginal delivery: $27,371.88.
5. State with the highest median allowed amount for vaginal deliveries: $21,525.77 in Alaska
6. State with the highest median allowed amount for C-sections: $25,518.63 in Alaska
7. State with the lowest median allowed amount for vaginal deliveries: $7,840.62 in Alabama
8. State with the lowest median allowed amount for C-sections: $8,913.31 in Alabama

Notes: Charge amount: the amount charged to a patient who is uninsured or obtaining an out-of-network service. Allowed amount: the total fee negotiated between an insurance plan and a provider for an in-network service, and includes both the portion to be paid by the plan member and the portion to be paid by the plan.
Source: Fair Health via PR Newswire, June 14, 2023
Source URL: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fair-health-launche...

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