Cervical cerclage Cost by Hospital

Cervical cerclage is a maternity or childbirth service. Prices are from 1325 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,274median cash price · 1325 hospitals, 51 statestypically $581–$8,592 depending on the hospital
≈ 23.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$6,300
Cash / self-pay
$3,274
Insurer-negotiated
$3,271
Medicare pays
$137
$581$8,592
Median cash $3,274  ·  Medicare $137  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,274 — about 23.8× the Medicare rate ($137). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($275).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,300 list price could save about $3,026 (48%).

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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
Ochsner Laird Hospital Union, MS $505 $190 — 102 min —
Ochsner Scott Regional Morton, MS $522 $190 — 82 min —
Ochsner Watkins Hospital Quitman, MS $555 $173 — 90 min —
Jackson County Regional Health Center Maquoketa, IA $555 $420 — 77 min —
Colquitt Regional Medical Center 🍼 Moultrie, GA $563 $563 ★ 4/5 173 min —
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital De Kalb, MS $571 $173 — 90 min —
NYU Langone Hospitals 🍼 New York, NY $575 $3,762 ★ 5/5 203 min —
UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital-William P. Clements Jr. 🍼 Dallas, TX $581 $500 ★ 4/5 300 min —
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center 🍼 Cheyenne, WY $583 $733 ★ 3/5 191 min —
Cheyenne VA Medical Center Cheyenne, WY $583 $733 ★ 5/5 — —
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital 🍼 Bozeman, MT $592 $3,190 ★ 4/5 142 min —
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH $616 $740 — — —
Ochsner Choctaw General Butler, AL $629 $152 — 119 min —
Sidney Health Center 🍼 Sidney, MT $630 $966 ★ 3/5 152 min —
Usa Health University Hospital Mobile, AL $630 $144 ★ 2/5 211 min —
Usa Health Children's & Women's Hospital Mobile, AL $630 $151 — — —
Incline Village Community Hospital Incline Village, NV $675 $608 — 85 min —
Down East Community Hospital Machias, ME $690 $810 ★ 4/5 195 min —
Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY $698 $143 ★ 3/5 236 min —
Jersey Community Hospital Jerseyville, IL $727 — ★ 3/5 124 min —
Cheshire Medical Center 🍼 Keene, NH $742 $1,298 ★ 4/5 214 min —
Unitypoint Health-Meriter 🍼 Madison, WI $758 $434 ★ 5/5 142 min —
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down 🍼 Iowa City, IA $775 $407 ★ 4/5 149 min —
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics 🍼 Iowa City, IA $775 $407 ★ 2/5 210 min —
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital 🍼 Sainte Genevieve, MO $807 $658 ★ 4/5 103 min —

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 October 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 Cervical cerclage

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: $3,274; Medicare pays $137.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 146
$53
$8 – $379
Medicare 248
$72
$10 – $3,689
Univera 11
$145
$121 – $163
Independent Health 20
$155
$81 – $1,299
Highmark 69
$188
$14 – $6,239
Sanford Health Plan 27
$284
$110 – $5,630
UCare 42
$361
$100 – $3,403
MVP Health Care 40
$463
$124 – $5,249
Priority Health 30
$465
$98 – $3,768
HealthPartners 91
$564
$72 – $4,825
Tricare / VA 171
$630
$16 – $3,763
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 49
$664
$664 – $5,537
Bright Health 38
$827
$607 – $2,644
Centene / Ambetter 481
$1,028
$53 – $5,360
Amerigroup 118
$1,117
$142 – $3,194
Molina Healthcare 369
$1,191
$76 – $3,483
Harvard Pilgrim 26
$1,222
$173 – $5,297
Geisinger 29
$1,242
$207 – $3,894
AmeriHealth 124
$1,280
$131 – $8,727
Health Net 121
$1,902
$44 – $7,872
Anthem 346
$2,374
$49 – $7,537
Blue Cross Blue Shield 718
$2,399
$20 – $8,495
Aetna 785
$2,564
$164 – $5,152
Humana 601
$2,569
$133 – $4,163
Medica 61
$2,750
$140 – $5,368
Cigna 653
$3,040
$775 – $8,253
Devoted Health 110
$3,078
$147 – $3,466
Security Health Plan 24
$3,098
$129 – $8,227
Kaiser Permanente 146
$3,185
$53 – $9,381
MultiPlan / PHCS network 329
$3,287
$104 – $7,219
UnitedHealthcare 865
$3,299
$145 – $8,340
UPMC Health Plan 48
$3,358
$257 – $8,311
Coventry 55
$3,458
$159 – $8,418
Healthcare Highways 32
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
SelectHealth 31
$4,212
$249 – $5,588
EmblemHealth 50
$4,703
$1,299 – $25,538
Oscar Health 166
$5,571
$2,677 – $7,922
AvMed 35
$8,168
$330 – $11,304

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
Michigan$360
Iowa$366
Nevada$542
Wyoming$583
Montana$630
Mississippi$909

Prices by city

Prices by state

Does Medicare cover Cervical cerclage?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Cervical cerclage. It is typically an inpatient service, so Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) pays the hospital a bundled rate — Medicare’s benchmark payment is about $137. 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 1325 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,274, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $6,300, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,271, a Medicare rate of about $137. Most cash prices fall between $581 and $8,592 — 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 Cervical cerclage cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1325 US hospitals is $3,274. Most hospitals fall between $581 and $8,592. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Cervical cerclage?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part A as an inpatient service (Medicare's benchmark payment is about $137). You pay the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period, plus any Part B physician charges.
What does Medicare pay for Cervical cerclage?
Medicare pays about $137. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Cervical cerclage 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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