CPT 59400

Obstetrics

Complete pregnancy care package: prenatal visits, delivery, and postpartum care

Medicare Rate

$2,000

Federal baseline rate

Hospital Charges

$8,000 - $20,000

Typical facility range

Outpatient Charges

$5,000 - $12,000

Outpatient/clinic range

Official Description

Routine obstetric care including vaginal delivery

Common Billing Errors

Watch for these issues when reviewing your bill

  • Prenatal visits also billed separately
  • Postpartum care double-billed
  • Epidural in global charge

What to Look For

Tips for reviewing this charge on your bill

  • Verify prenatal visits not separately charged
  • Check what's included in global fee
  • Review anesthesia as separate charge

How to Dispute This Charge

  1. 1

    Request an Itemized Bill

    Ask your provider for a detailed bill showing all CPT codes and individual charges.

  2. 2

    Compare to Typical Costs

    Check if your charge falls within the typical range. Excessive charges may be negotiable.

  3. 3

    Check for Errors

    Review the common billing errors listed above and verify the service was actually performed.

  4. 4

    Generate a Dispute Letter

    Use our free tool to create a professional dispute letter citing specific concerns.

Quick Facts

Category

Obstetrics

CPT Code

59400

Medicare Rate

$2000

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