OBSTETRIC CARE/C-SECTION Cost in Kentucky
11 hospitals in Kentucky report pricing for obstetric care/c-section. The average cash price is $1,735.
11
in Kentucky
$4,787
gross charge
$1,735
64% below list price
$2,375 – $7,200
3.0x spread
OBSTETRIC CARE/C-SECTION costs an average of $1,735 (cash/self-pay price) in Kentucky, based on data from 11 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $2,375 to $7,200 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
Hospital Prices in Kentucky
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONROE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER | TOMPKINSVILLE | $2,375 | $950-60% | $950 – $2,284 | 0.1/10 | |
| METHODIST HOSPITAL UNION COUNTY Deaconess Health System | MORGANFIELD | $7,200 | $2,520-65% | $1,934 – $4,057 | 0.1/10 | |
| UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL UofL Health | SHELBYVILLE | N/A | N/A | $2,569 – $2,569 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH LONDON CommonSpirit Health | LONDON | N/A | N/A | $1,341 – $1,981 | 0.1/10 | |
| UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital UofL Health | LOUISVILLE | N/A | N/A | $2,569 – $2,569 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL HCA Healthcare | BOWLING GREEN | N/A | N/A | $2,225 – $10,099 | 0.1/10 | |
| FRANKFORT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HCA Healthcare | FRANKFORT | N/A | N/A | $2,400 – $7,357 | 0.1/10 | |
| PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Pikeville Medical Center | PIKEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $139 – $4,144 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH MOUNT STERLING CommonSpirit Health | MOUNT STERLING | N/A | N/A | $1,341 – $1,981 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL CommonSpirit Health | LEXINGTON | N/A | N/A | $1,341 – $1,981 | 0.1/10 | |
| LOUISVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER | LOUISVILLE | N/A | N/A | $2,569 – $2,569 | 0.1/10 |
TOMPKINSVILLE, KY
List Price
$2,375
Cash Price
$950-60%
Negotiated Range
$950 – $2,284
MORGANFIELD, KY · Deaconess Health System
List Price
$7,200
Cash Price
$2,520-65%
Negotiated Range
$1,934 – $4,057
SHELBYVILLE, KY · UofL Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,569 – $2,569
LONDON, KY · CommonSpirit Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,341 – $1,981
LOUISVILLE, KY · UofL Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,569 – $2,569
BOWLING GREEN, KY · HCA Healthcare
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,225 – $10,099
FRANKFORT, KY · HCA Healthcare
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,400 – $7,357
PIKEVILLE, KY · Pikeville Medical Center
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$139 – $4,144
MOUNT STERLING, KY · CommonSpirit Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,341 – $1,981
LEXINGTON, KY · CommonSpirit Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,341 – $1,981
LOUISVILLE, KY
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,569 – $2,569
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What Affects OBSTETRIC CARE/C-SECTION Cost in Kentucky
Hospital charges for obstetric care/c-section in Kentucky vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
When comparing obstetric care/c-section prices, the facility type matters enormously. Independent imaging centers in Kentucky frequently offer cash prices well below hospital rates because they operate with lower overhead and no hospital facility fee.
Based on data from 11 hospitals in Kentucky, obstetric care/c-section prices range from $2,375 to $7,200 — a 3.0x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Kentucky
When choosing where to get your obstetric care/c-section in Kentucky, you'll typically encounter two provider types: hospital outpatient imaging departments and freestanding imaging centers.
Hospital-based departments are convenient if you need additional services or have a complex medical situation. However, they commonly add a facility fee that can double the total cost. Independent imaging centers use the same FDA-approved equipment and employ board-certified radiologists, often at 50–70% lower prices.
If your doctor hasn't specified a particular facility, asking about independent centers in Kentucky could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your obstetric care/c-section.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Kentucky
Self-pay patients in Kentucky often have access to significantly discounted rates for obstetric care/c-section. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.
In Kentucky, the average cash price for obstetric care/c-section is $1,735, which is 64% lower than the average list price of $4,787. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.