Cost of giving birth by delivery method and insurance U.S.

The cost of giving birth in the U.S. varies widely by the delivery method and whether one has insurance or not (or was out-of-network). In 2023, the cost of birth was lowest for women with insurance and when it was a natural birth. The national median amounted to 13,946 U.S. dollars and included the amount paid for by the women and her health plan. The cost of a cesarean section in-network was roughly 3,000 U.S. dollars more.

For people without insurance or using out-of-network services, the cost of giving birth more than doubles. The cost of delivering a baby also varies widely by state, whether it was a vaginal delivery or per c-section.

Median cost of giving birth in the United States in 2023, by delivery method and insurance status (in U.S. dollars)

Characteristic	In-Network	Out-of-Network
C-section	16,943.79	37,653.69
Vaginal delivery	13,945.72	28,654.71

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Release date

September 2024

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Region

United States

Survey time period

September 2023

Special properties

Data from September 2023 release of the vaginal delivery and C-section FH® Total Treatment Cost benchmarks

Supplementary notes

Allowed amount: The total fee negotiated between an insurance plan and a provider for an in-network service. Includes both the portion to be paid by the plan member and the portion to be paid by the plan.

The actual out-of-pocket costs may vary due to deductibles and co-payment.

Cost of birth includes: Inpatient and outpatient facility and professional costs are included. Services include the delivery itself (e.g., pharmacy, nursery, labor and delivery room, medical and surgical supplies, room and board for the mother), anesthesia, fetal nonstress tests, ultrasounds, laboratory work and breast pump.

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