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FAIR Health: Median Cost of Giving Birth in the U.S.: 8 Things to Know
Submitted by Charlene Ice on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 15:00
- The national median allowed amount for C-section: $15,555.61
- The national median charge amount for C-section: $35,907.33.
- The national median allowed amount for vaginal delivery: $12,968.44
- The national median charge amount for vaginal delivery: $27,371.88.
- State with the highest median allowed amount for vaginal deliveries: $21,525.77 in Alaska
- State with the highest median allowed amount for C-sections: $25,518.63 in Alaska
- State with the lowest median allowed amount for vaginal deliveries: $7,840.62 in Alabama
- 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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