Cesarean Section Cost with Medicare (2026)
Surgical delivery of a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.
$16,000
National Avg Cost
$12,800
Medicare Pays
$3,200
Patient Pays
Hospital
Category
Cesarean Section Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $19,756 | $15,805 | $3,951 |
| 2 | Colorado | $19,696 | $15,757 | $3,939 |
| 3 | Alaska | $19,162 | $15,330 | $3,832 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $18,973 | $15,178 | $3,795 |
| 5 | Delaware | $18,733 | $14,987 | $3,747 |
| 6 | Texas | $18,695 | $14,956 | $3,739 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $18,673 | $14,939 | $3,735 |
| 8 | New York | $18,565 | $14,852 | $3,713 |
| 9 | Georgia | $18,555 | $14,844 | $3,711 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $18,509 | $14,808 | $3,702 |
| 11 | Missouri | $18,471 | $14,777 | $3,694 |
| 12 | Vermont | $18,252 | $14,601 | $3,650 |
| 13 | Arizona | $17,924 | $14,339 | $3,585 |
| 14 | Ohio | $17,919 | $14,335 | $3,584 |
| 15 | Michigan | $17,851 | $14,281 | $3,570 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $17,785 | $14,228 | $3,557 |
| 17 | Mississippi | $17,523 | $14,019 | $3,505 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $17,412 | $13,929 | $3,482 |
| 19 | Idaho | $17,023 | $13,618 | $3,405 |
| 20 | Maryland | $16,747 | $13,398 | $3,349 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $16,660 | $13,328 | $3,332 |
| 22 | Maine | $16,423 | $13,138 | $3,285 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $16,196 | $12,957 | $3,239 |
| 24 | Illinois | $16,014 | $12,811 | $3,203 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $15,939 | $12,751 | $3,188 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $15,886 | $12,709 | $3,177 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $15,745 | $12,596 | $3,149 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $15,397 | $12,318 | $3,080 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $15,287 | $12,230 | $3,057 |
| 30 | Nevada | $15,226 | $12,181 | $3,045 |
| 31 | California | $15,016 | $12,013 | $3,003 |
| 32 | Indiana | $14,909 | $11,927 | $2,982 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $14,744 | $11,795 | $2,949 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $14,721 | $11,777 | $2,944 |
| 35 | Washington | $14,119 | $11,295 | $2,824 |
| 36 | Alabama | $14,110 | $11,288 | $2,822 |
| 37 | Kansas | $14,067 | $11,254 | $2,813 |
| 38 | Iowa | $14,032 | $11,225 | $2,806 |
| 39 | Utah | $13,971 | $11,177 | $2,794 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | $13,886 | $11,108 | $2,777 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $13,811 | $11,049 | $2,762 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $13,423 | $10,738 | $2,685 |
| 43 | Oregon | $13,175 | $10,540 | $2,635 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $13,174 | $10,539 | $2,635 |
| 45 | Montana | $12,944 | $10,355 | $2,589 |
| 46 | Florida | $12,752 | $10,202 | $2,550 |
| 47 | Virginia | $12,687 | $10,150 | $2,537 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $12,486 | $9,988 | $2,497 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $12,311 | $9,848 | $2,462 |
| 50 | New Hampshire | $12,198 | $9,759 | $2,440 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Cesarean Section cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Cesarean Section is $16,000. Medicare typically pays $12,800, leaving a patient responsibility of $3,200.
Does Medicare cover Cesarean Section?
Yes, Medicare covers Cesarean Section. The average Medicare payment is $12,800 out of a total cost of $16,000.
What category is Cesarean Section?
Cesarean Section is classified as a hospital procedure.