Cesarean Delivery (Global) Cost in California
Cesarean delivery
California Average Cost (2026)
-1.1% vs national avgAverage across 29 Medicare localities in California
National Average
State Ranking
Cost by Region in California
| Region | Office Rate |
|---|---|
| san jose-sunnyvale-santa clara (san benito cnty) | $2,717.95 |
| san jose-sunnyvale-santa clara (santa clara cnty) | $2,657.59 |
| san francisco-oakland-berkeley (marin cnty) | $2,642.57 |
| san francisco-oakland-berkeley (san francisco/san mateo/alameda/contra costa cnty) | $2,627.81 |
| napa | $2,558.51 |
| vallejo | $2,537.24 |
| los angeles-long beach-anaheim (los angeles/orange cnty) | $2,505.90 |
| riverside-san bernardino-ontario | $2,498.32 |
| oxnard-thousand oaks-ventura | $2,469.61 |
| santa rosa-petaluma | $2,465.30 |
| san diego-chula vista-carlsbad | $2,446.53 |
| santa cruz-watsonville | $2,444.28 |
| sacramento-roseville-folsom | $2,430.11 |
| santa maria-santa barbara | $2,421.14 |
| salinas | $2,420.58 |
| bakersfield | $2,393.74 |
| san luis obispo-paso robles | $2,388.03 |
| el centro | $2,361.47 |
| chico | $2,359.30 |
| fresno | $2,359.30 |
| hanford-corcoran | $2,359.30 |
| madera | $2,359.30 |
| merced | $2,359.30 |
| modesto | $2,359.30 |
| redding | $2,359.30 |
| stockton | $2,359.30 |
| visalia | $2,359.30 |
| yuba city | $2,359.30 |
| rest of california | $2,359.30 |
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About Cesarean Delivery (Global) Costs in California
The average Medicare reimbursement for cesarean delivery (global) in California is $2,446.17 for an office setting and $2,446.17 in a hospital. This is close to the national average of $2,473.34.
Medicare patients typically pay 20% of the Medicare rate after meeting their deductible. For this procedure in California, that would be roughly $489 for an office visit or $489 in a hospital setting.
Private insurance plans in California typically pay between 130% and 200% of Medicare rates for this procedure, putting the total somewhere between $3,180 and $4,892.
Without insurance, you may be able to negotiate a cash discount. Many providers in California will reduce their fees by 20% to 40% for self-pay patients. Always ask about cash pricing before scheduling your procedure.
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Cesarean Delivery (Global) Cost by State
Cesarean Delivery (Global) in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does cesarean delivery (global) cost in California?
The average 2026 Medicare rate for cesarean delivery (global) (CPT 59510) in California is $2,446.17 in an office setting and $2,446.17 in a hospital. Private insurance typically pays $3,180 to $4,892, and self-pay cash prices often run $1,957 to $3,669.
Is cesarean delivery (global) cheaper in California than the national average?
California is close to the national average of $2,473.34. Across all states, California ranks #30 of 49 for this procedure. The cheapest state is Wisconsin ($2,144.81) and the most expensive is Alaska ($3,007.35).
What will I pay out of pocket for cesarean delivery (global) in California with Medicare?
Medicare patients typically pay 20% of the Medicare rate after meeting their deductible. In California that is roughly $489 for an office visit or $489 in a hospital setting.
How can I save on cesarean delivery (global) in California?
Ask providers for a cash or self-pay price before scheduling; many in California reduce fees 20% to 40% for self-pay patients. If you are uninsured, comparing marketplace plans, using telehealth for consultations, and checking prescription discount cards can cut costs further.