Turning a breech baby (version) Cost by Hospital

Turning a breech baby (version) is a maternity or childbirth service. Prices are from 1643 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,313median cash price · 1643 hospitals, 52 statestypically $699–$6,300 depending on the hospital
≈ 24.6× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$4,380
Cash / self-pay
$2,313
Insurer-negotiated
$3,142
Medicare pays
$94
$699$6,300
Median cash $2,313  ·  Medicare $94  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,313 — about 24.6× 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 $4,380 list price could save about $2,067 (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
Memorial Hospital Carthage, IL $349 $397 ★ 4/5 142 min —
Cherokee Regional Medical Center 🍼 Cherokee, IA $357 $397 ★ 2/5 134 min —
Sterling Regional Medcenter 🍼 Sterling, CO $364 $702 ★ 3/5 97 min —
Mount Carmel East & West 🍼 Columbus, OH $366 $366 ★ 2/5 147 min —
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital 🍼 Grass Valley, CA $370 $678 ★ 3/5 145 min —
Mercy General Hospital 🍼 Sacramento, CA $370 $1,649 ★ 3/5 170 min —
Mercy Hospital 🍼 Bakersfield, CA $370 $1,649 ★ 3/5 193 min —
Mercy San Juan Medical Center 🍼 Carmichael, CA $370 $1,649 ★ 3/5 197 min —
Blue Mountain Hospital Blanding, UT $378 $328 — 184 min —
Jackson County Regional Health Center Maquoketa, IA $384 $288 — 77 min —
Incline Village Community Hospital Incline Village, NV $384 $346 — 85 min —
Harney District Hospital 🍼 Burns, OR $389 $277 — 94 min —
Milford Regional Medical Center 🍼 Milford, MA $390 $3,469 ★ 4/5 274 min —
Castleview Hospital 🍼 Price, UT $391 $10,773 ★ 2/5 135 min —
Colquitt Regional Medical Center 🍼 Moultrie, GA $393 $417 ★ 4/5 173 min —
Regional Medical Center Manchester, IA $399 $3,511 ★ 4/5 147 min —
Citizens Memorial Hospital 🍼 Bolivar, MO $399 $3,456 ★ 3/5 186 min —
Richland Hospital Richland Center, WI $407 $214 ★ 1/5 100 min —
West Suburban Medical Center 🍼 Oak Park, IL $422 $3,314 ★ 1/5 272 min —
Banner Churchill Community Hospital 🍼 Fallon, NV $423 $671 ★ 2/5 124 min —
Sovah Health Danville 🍼 Danville, VA $430 — ★ 2/5 202 min —
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $431 $1,682 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Duke University Hospital 🍼 Durham, NC $435 $746 ★ 5/5 317 min —
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital 🍼 Mooresville, NC $435 $844 ★ 1/5 190 min —
Duke Regional Hospital 🍼 Durham, NC $435 $746 ★ 5/5 255 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 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: $2,313; Medicare pays $94.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 12
$98
$82 – $111
Medicaid 223
$106
$75 – $1,758
MVP Health Care 68
$143
$85 – $3,967
Independent Health 27
$145
$96 – $5,559
Medicare 338
$223
$82 – $3,762
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 90
$332
$332 – $4,811
Harvard Pilgrim 41
$796
$171 – $5,299
Amerigroup 116
$1,053
$75 – $3,414
Coventry 94
$1,222
$145 – $5,523
Molina Healthcare 416
$1,319
$93 – $3,887
AmeriHealth 155
$1,360
$129 – $8,727
Highmark 98
$1,428
$99 – $7,055
Sanford Health Plan 47
$1,494
$103 – $4,534
Centene / Ambetter 565
$1,553
$100 – $5,944
Priority Health 40
$1,687
$144 – $3,768
Tricare / VA 247
$1,742
$97 – $3,835
HealthPartners 156
$2,021
$105 – $5,724
Anthem 425
$2,100
$115 – $7,930
Medica 145
$2,178
$198 – $3,725
Blue Cross Blue Shield 921
$2,262
$99 – $7,547
UCare 60
$2,292
$94 – $5,627
Humana 719
$2,569
$99 – $4,254
Aetna 941
$2,663
$115 – $6,284
Security Health Plan 44
$2,683
$223 – $5,773
Health Net 192
$2,791
$212 – $7,939
Cigna 876
$2,841
$533 – $8,253
UnitedHealthcare 1096
$2,967
$106 – $7,674
UPMC Health Plan 82
$3,063
$174 – $7,631
Devoted Health 141
$3,078
$485 – $3,570
Geisinger 38
$3,078
$247 – $10,738
MultiPlan / PHCS network 567
$3,139
$303 – $6,544
Kaiser Permanente 200
$3,389
$154 – $7,496
SelectHealth 43
$3,514
$223 – $5,631
Healthcare Highways 39
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
EmblemHealth 64
$3,763
$124 – $25,538
Bright Health 21
$4,297
$254 – $6,250
AvMed 45
$4,922
$223 – $11,304
Oscar Health 190
$5,571
$1,466 – $7,922

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
Montana$489
Mississippi$858
Tennessee$861
Kentucky$978
New Hampshire$1,081
Wyoming$1,108

Prices by city

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Prices by state

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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 1643 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,313, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $4,380, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,142, a Medicare rate of about $94. Most cash prices fall between $699 and $6,300 — 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 1643 US hospitals is $2,313. Most hospitals fall between $699 and $6,300. 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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