Turning a breech baby (version) Cost by Hospital

Turning a breech baby (version) is a maternity or childbirth service. Prices are from 1635 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,276median cash price · 1635 hospitals, 52 statestypically $686–$6,239 depending on the hospital
≈ 24.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$4,271
Cash / self-pay
$2,276
Insurer-negotiated
$3,150
Medicare pays
$94
$686$6,239
Median cash $2,276  ·  Medicare $94  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,276 — about 24.2× the Medicare rate ($94). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($188).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,271 list price could save about $1,995 (47%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Bassett Healthcare 🍼 Cooperstown, NY $347 $137 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Memorial Hospital Carthage, IL $349 $397 ★ 4/5 147 min 15.3%
Cherokee Regional Medical Center 🍼 Cherokee, IA $357 $397 ★ 2/5 132 min 14.8%
Sterling Regional Medcenter 🍼 Sterling, CO $364 $702 ★ 3/5 99 min 15.0%
Mount Carmel East & West 🍼 Columbus, OH $366 $366 ★ 2/5 145 min 15.4%
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital 🍼 Grass Valley, CA $370 $678 ★ 3/5 152 min 14.3%
Mercy General Hospital 🍼 Sacramento, CA $370 $1,649 ★ 3/5 171 min 14.7%
Mercy Hospital 🍼 Bakersfield, CA $370 $1,649 ★ 3/5 190 min 15.3%
Mercy San Juan Medical Center 🍼 Carmichael, CA $370 $1,649 ★ 3/5 200 min 14.8%
Blue Mountain Hospital Blanding, UT $378 $328 — 183 min 15.1%
Jackson County Regional Health Center Maquoketa, IA $384 $288 — 80 min 15.1%
Harney District Hospital 🍼 Burns, OR $389 $277 — 93 min 15.6%
Milford Regional Medical Center 🍼 Milford, MA $390 $3,469 ★ 4/5 274 min 17.2%
Castleview Hospital 🍼 Price, UT $391 $10,773 ★ 2/5 134 min 15.0%
Colquitt Regional Medical Center 🍼 Moultrie, GA $393 $417 ★ 4/5 164 min 16.3%
Regional Medical Center Manchester, IA $399 $3,511 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.3%
Citizens Memorial Hospital 🍼 Bolivar, MO $399 $3,456 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.6%
Cogdell Memorial Hospital Snyder, TX $400 $260 — 92 min 15.3%
Richland Hospital Richland Center, WI $407 $214 ★ 1/5 90 min 15.4%
West Suburban Medical Center 🍼 Oak Park, IL $422 $3,314 ★ 1/5 271 min 16.0%
Banner Churchill Community Hospital 🍼 Fallon, NV $423 $671 ★ 2/5 124 min 15.6%
Sovah Health Danville 🍼 Danville, VA $430 — ★ 2/5 200 min 14.4%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $431 $1,682 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
Duke University Hospital 🍼 Durham, NC $435 $746 ★ 5/5 296 min 14.9%
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital 🍼 Mooresville, NC $435 $844 ★ 1/5 180 min 15.3%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. 🍼 = CMS Birthing-Friendly hospital. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Turning a breech baby (version)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $2,276; Medicare pays $94.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 12
$98
$82 – $111
Medicaid 221
$106
$75 – $1,758
MVP Health Care 68
$143
$85 – $3,763
Independent Health 27
$145
$96 – $5,559
Medicare 335
$223
$82 – $3,762
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 90
$332
$332 – $4,811
Harvard Pilgrim 42
$740
$159 – $5,296
Amerigroup 115
$1,053
$77 – $3,414
Coventry 93
$1,222
$134 – $5,530
AmeriHealth 154
$1,320
$128 – $8,727
Centene / Ambetter 552
$1,424
$100 – $5,950
Sanford Health Plan 47
$1,494
$103 – $4,534
Molina Healthcare 413
$1,505
$93 – $3,906
Highmark 92
$1,589
$99 – $7,055
Priority Health 41
$1,687
$144 – $3,768
Tricare / VA 245
$1,708
$97 – $3,843
HealthPartners 156
$2,021
$105 – $5,724
Medica 145
$2,178
$198 – $3,725
Blue Cross Blue Shield 918
$2,239
$99 – $7,422
UCare 60
$2,292
$94 – $5,627
Anthem 411
$2,442
$106 – $8,448
Humana 711
$2,569
$100 – $4,267
Security Health Plan 44
$2,683
$223 – $5,773
Health Net 190
$2,791
$212 – $7,939
Aetna 920
$2,816
$117 – $6,284
Cigna 854
$2,861
$591 – $8,253
Devoted Health 139
$3,063
$421 – $3,580
UPMC Health Plan 80
$3,063
$174 – $7,631
UnitedHealthcare 1079
$3,067
$103 – $7,828
Geisinger 38
$3,078
$247 – $10,738
MultiPlan / PHCS network 551
$3,113
$303 – $6,684
Kaiser Permanente 200
$3,389
$154 – $7,499
SelectHealth 43
$3,514
$223 – $5,631
Healthcare Highways 39
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
Bright Health 21
$4,297
$254 – $6,250
AvMed 43
$4,922
$218 – $11,304
Oscar Health 178
$5,571
$2,674 – $7,922
EmblemHealth 51
$7,114
$42 – $25,538

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Vermont$262
Montana$489
Mississippi$858
Tennessee$863
Kentucky$978
Wyoming$1,108

Prices by city

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Does Medicare cover Turning a breech baby (version)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Turning a breech baby (version). It is typically an inpatient service, so Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) pays the hospital a bundled rate — Medicare’s benchmark payment is about $94. Your own cost is mainly the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period (a flat amount, not a percentage), plus any physician (Part B) charges. A Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan can change what you owe.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1635 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,276, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $4,271, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,150, a Medicare rate of about $94. Most cash prices fall between $686 and $6,239 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Turning a breech baby (version) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1635 US hospitals is $2,276. Most hospitals fall between $686 and $6,239. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Turning a breech baby (version)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part A as an inpatient service (Medicare's benchmark payment is about $94). You pay the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period, plus any Part B physician charges.
What does Medicare pay for Turning a breech baby (version)?
Medicare pays about $94. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Turning a breech baby (version) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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