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MS-DRG 788Florida

C-Section Cost in Florida (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

A hospital C-section (cesarean delivery) costs $2,363,005 on average without insurance in Florida, based on CMS inpatient MS-DRG 788 data from 119 hospitals. Published cash prices range from $29,663 to $47,011 for the full hospital stay — not a single line-item charge. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files, not national estimates.

119 hospitals in Florida report pricing for c-section. The average cash price is $2,363,005.

Hospitals

119

in Florida

Average List Price

$38,048

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$2,363,005

-6111% below list price

Price Range

$29,663 – $47,011

1.6x spread

Hospital Prices in Florida

Sorted by lowest cash price
VIERA HOSPITAL

MELBOURNE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$38,843

Cash Price

$9,711-75%

Negotiated Range

$6,020$24,570

HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MELBOURNE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$44,321

Cash Price

$11,080-75%

Negotiated Range

$6,923$24,570

CAPE CANAVERAL HOSPITAL

COCOA BEACH, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$47,011

Cash Price

$11,753-75%

Negotiated Range

$7,087$24,570

PARRISH MEDICAL CENTER

TITUSVILLE, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$29,663

Cash Price

$11,865-60%

Negotiated Range

$5,884$28,180

TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

TALLAHASSEE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$33,669

Cash Price

$23,568-30%

Negotiated Range

$5,361$33,669

JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM

MIAMI, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$37,544

Cash Price

$14,110,053

Negotiated Range

$3,078$37,544

LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

LAKELAND, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$35,283

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,058$22,975

ORLANDO HEALTH

ORLANDO, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,478$68,736

WESTSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

PLANTATION, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$995$84,487

WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER

BOCA RATON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3$999,999,999

AdventHealth Carrollwood

TAMPA, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,325$17,322

WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

WELLINGTON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,700$18,573

VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE

THE VILLAGES, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,606$18,261

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

TAMARAC, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$995$59,845

ST LUCIE MEDICAL CENTER

PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$400$83,381

SHANDS JACKSONVILLE

JACKSONVILLE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,874$18,675

SACRED HEART HOSPITAL ON THE EMERALD COAST

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,105$13,890

SACRED HEART HOSPITAL

PENSACOLA, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,676$12,771

SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER

MILTON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,351$22,126

PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE

NAPLES, FL · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,083$21,473

PALMETTO GENERAL HOSPITAL

HIALEAH, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$690$19,988

OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER

OVIEDO, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,050$38,586

PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3$999,999,999

NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER

MIAMI, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,091$19,344

NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

NAPLES, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,030$17,518

MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC

MIAMI BEACH, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$500$24,354

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST

PEMBROKE PINES, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,300$20,071

MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL

HOLLYWOOD, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,300$48,425

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PEMBROKE

PEMBROKE PINES, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,300$34,941

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MIRAMAR

MIRAMAR, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,300$19,407

MARION COMMUNTIY HOSPITAL

OCALA, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,050$59,340

LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER

KEY WEST, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,059$20,222

LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER

BRADENTON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,700$17,405

LAKESIDE MEDICAL CENTER

BELLE GLADE, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,030$22,539

JAY HOSPITAL

JAY, FL · Baptist Health Care

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,565$13,748

HIALEAH HOSPITAL

HIALEAH, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$149$20,995

HCA FLORIDA WEST HOSPITAL

PENSACOLA, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,038$64,798

HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

DAVIE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,087$30,871

HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL

NICEVILLE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$450$59,340

HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL

TRINITY, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$609$81,421

HCA FLORIDA ST PETERSBURG HOSPITAL

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,037$48,906

HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL

TAMPA, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,037$68,565

HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL

SUN CITY CENTER, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,037$68,565

HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL

SARASOTA, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$520$68,565

HCA FLORIDA RAULERSON HOSPITAL

OKEECHOBEE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,059$59,845

HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL

PALATKA, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$889$56,043

HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL A PART OF HCA FLORID

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,037$68,565

HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL

KISSIMMEE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,050$56,043

HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL

LOXAHATCHEE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$995$69,880

HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL

KISSIMMEE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,050$60,692

HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL

ORANGE PARK, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$587$72,666

HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL

BROOKSVILLE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$630$66,360

HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL

MARGATE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$650$75,318

HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,037$68,565

HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL

GAINESVILLE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$889$58,769

HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL

PLANTATION, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$995$60,884

HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

JACKSONVILLE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$587$110,103

HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

LEHIGH ACRES, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,037$68,565

HCA FLORIDA LAWNWOOD HOSPITAL

FORT PIERCE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,059$83,195

HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL

LARGO, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,037$74,528

HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL

LAKE CITY, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$889$59,340

HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL

ATLANTIS, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$995$59,845

HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL

MIAMI, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$418$45,056

HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL

SEBRING, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,275$37,183

HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL

PANAMA CITY, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$390$57,794

HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,050$80,319

HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$520$68,565

HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL

ENGLEWOOD, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$520$68,565

HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL

INVERNESS, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$630$85,831

HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL

TALLAHASSEE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,037$60,309

HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL

BRANDON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,037$60,309

HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL

BRADENTON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$520$68,565

HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL

HUDSON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$630$68,565

HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL

AVENTURA, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$650$84,487

HALIFAX HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

DAYTONA BEACH, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,268$17,405

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,268$17,405

GULF BREEZE HOSPITAL

GULF BREEZE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,831$17,555

Adventhealth Zephyrhills

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,297$22,684

GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER

WEST PALM BEACH, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3$999,999,999

FLAGLER HOSPITAL

SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,673$13,375

CORAL GABLES HOSPITAL

CORAL GABLES, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$904$18,101

DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER

DELRAY BEACH, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3$999,999,999

CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN NORTH HOSPITAL

STUART, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,485$17,613

CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL

VERO BEACH, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,173$14,233

CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL

WESTON, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,736$21,158

CENTRAL FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL

SANFORD, FL · HCA Healthcare

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$415$59,340

BROWARD HEALTH CORAL SPRINGS

CORAL SPRINGS, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,271$13,784

BAPTIST HOSPITAL

PENSACOLA, FL · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,860$19,495

ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S SOUTHSIDE

JACKSONVILLE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,118$15,846

ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S ST JOHNS COUNTY

ST. JOHNS, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,118$15,846

ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S CLAY COUNTY

MIDDLEBURG, FL · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,118$17,065

ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE

JACKSONVILLE, FL · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,118$24,918

ASCENSION SACRED HEART GULF

PORT SAINT JOE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,363$14,162

ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY

PANAMA CITY, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,304$12,772

ADVENTHEALTH WESLEY CHAPEL

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,406$18,807

ADVENTHEALTH WATERMAN

TAVARES, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,319$14,648

ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA

TAMPA, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,188$38,644

ADVENTHEALTH SEBRING

SEBRING, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,319$19,365

ADVENTHEALTH RIVERVIEW

RIVERVIEW, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$9,486$17,973

ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO

ORLANDO, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,703$29,542

ADVENTHEALTH OCALA

OCALA, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,838$19,164

ADVENTHEALTH HEART OF FLORIDA

DAVENPORT, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,567$49,487

ADVENTHEALTH FISH MEMORIAL

ORANGE CITY, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,870$15,357

UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL

ORLANDO, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,087$30,871

ADVENTHEALTH DAYTONA BEACH

DAYTONA BEACH, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,838$17,576

TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL

TAMPA, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,545$21,951

JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER

JUPITER, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,524$9,242

ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER

WEST PALM BEACH, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,144$18,084

MADISON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MADISON, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$36$1,548

BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,912$13,784

BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,997$13,722

MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BRADENTON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,700$24,419

BROWARD HEALTH NORTH

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,282$13,141

ORLANDO HEALTH SOUTH LAKE HOSPITAL

CLERMONT, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,791$29,938

ORLANDO HEALTH SEBASTIAN RIVER HOSPITAL

SEBASTIAN, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,478$68,736

ORLANDO HEALTH BAYFRONT HOSPITAL

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

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$2,815$47,688

LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

FORT MYERS, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

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$5,305$9,210

ORLANDO HEALTH MELBOURNE HOSPITAL

MELBOURNE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

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$3,478$68,736

TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL CRYSTAL RIVER

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

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$3,030$25,763

C-Section Cost by City in Florida

C-Section Cost in Other States

What Affects C-Section Cost in Florida

The cost of c-section in Florida depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.

The total cost of c-section includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.

Based on data from 119 hospitals in Florida, c-section prices range from $29,663 to $47,011 — a 1.6x 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 Florida

C-section in Florida can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Florida

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access c-section at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Florida offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster 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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Frequently Asked Questions About C-Section Cost in Florida

How much does C-Section cost in Florida?
The average cash price for c-section in Florida is $2,363,005. Prices range from $29,663 to $47,011 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do C-Section prices vary so much in Florida?
Hospital prices for c-section in Florida differ based on facility type (hospital outpatient vs. ambulatory surgery center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.
Can I get a cheaper C-Section by paying cash?
Yes. In Florida, the average cash price for c-section is $2,363,005, which is -6111% below the average list price of $38,048. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for C-Section in Florida?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Florida offers the lowest cash price for c-section. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover C-Section?
Most health insurance plans cover c-section when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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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.