MyCareCost

Compare and Negotiate Healthcare Pricing
MS-DRG 788Ohio

C-Section Cost in Ohio (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

A hospital C-section (cesarean delivery) costs $21,451 on average without insurance in Ohio, based on CMS inpatient MS-DRG 788 data from 95 hospitals. Published cash prices range from $12,441 to $69,026 for the full hospital stay — not a single line-item charge. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files, not national estimates.

95 hospitals in Ohio report pricing for c-section. The average cash price is $21,451.

Hospitals

95

in Ohio

Average List Price

$40,255

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$21,451

47% below list price

Price Range

$12,441 – $69,026

5.5x spread

Hospital Prices in Ohio

Sorted by lowest cash price
COSHOCTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

COSHOCTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$7,480

Negotiated Range

$7,481$15,336

EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$8,076

Negotiated Range

$3,334$13,050

POMERENE HOSPITAL

MILLERSBURG, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$12,441

Cash Price

$9,953-20%

Negotiated Range

$7,403$11,570

CHRIST HOSPITAL

CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$16,073

Cash Price

$10,181-37%

Negotiated Range

$3,505$15,110

GENESIS HOSPITAL

ZANESVILLE, OH · Genesis Healthcare System

0.1/10

List Price

$28,274

Cash Price

$16,964-40%

Negotiated Range

$7,045$20,413

MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S

WESTERVILLE, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$34,951

Cash Price

$22,718-35%

Negotiated Range

$632$23,987

MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST

COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$35,724

Cash Price

$23,221-35%

Negotiated Range

$632$23,987

MERCY HEALTH - WILLARD HOSPITAL

WILLARD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$40,539

Cash Price

$24,323-40%

Negotiated Range

$5,662$29,899

MERCY HEALTH - URBANA HOSPITAL

URBANA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$40,539

Cash Price

$24,323-40%

Negotiated Range

$5,662$29,899

MERCY HEALTH - WEST HOSPITAL

CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$40,539

Cash Price

$24,323-40%

Negotiated Range

$5,662$29,899

MERCY HEALTH - DEFIANCE HOSPITAL

DEFIANCE, OH · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$40,539

Cash Price

$24,323-40%

Negotiated Range

$5,662$29,899

HMHP ST ELIZABETH BOARDMAN HEALTH CENTER

BOARDMAN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$40,539

Cash Price

$24,323-40%

Negotiated Range

$5,662$29,899

MERCY HEALTH - FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL

FAIRFIELD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$40,539

Cash Price

$24,323-40%

Negotiated Range

$5,662$29,899

MERCY ALLEN HOSPITAL

OBERLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$40,539

Cash Price

$24,323-40%

Negotiated Range

$5,662$29,899

MERCY HEALTH - TIFFIN HOSPITAL

TIFFIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$40,539

Cash Price

$24,323-40%

Negotiated Range

$5,662$29,899

MERCY HEALTH - CLERMONT HOSPITAL

BATAVIA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$40,539

Cash Price

$24,323-40%

Negotiated Range

$5,662$29,899

MERCY HEALTH-ST RITA'S MEDICAL CENTER

LIMA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$40,539

Cash Price

$24,323-40%

Negotiated Range

$5,662$29,899

MERCY HEALTH-ANDERSON HOSPITAL

CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$40,539

Cash Price

$24,323-40%

Negotiated Range

$5,662$29,899

MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL

MARION, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$69,026

Cash Price

$41,416-40%

Negotiated Range

$7,640$14,861

HIGHLAND DISTRICT HOSPITAL

HILLSBORO, OH · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$54,227

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,211$19,377

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY STATE HEALTH SYSTEM

COLUMBUS, OH · Government - State

0.1/10

List Price

$54,227

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,619$50,762

MADISON HEALTH

LONDON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$54,227

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,619$50,762

DAYTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL

TOLEDO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,659$15,014

PROMEDICA DEFIANCE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

DEFIANCE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,989$24,863

OHIOHEALTH SHELBY HOSPITAL

SHELBY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

DELAWARE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,842$9,195

HARDIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

KENTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

GRANT MEDICAL CENTER

COLUMBUS, OH · OhioHealth

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$10,366$20,029

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL

CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$450$22,974

FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

WAUSEON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,141$11,681

FORT HAMILTON HUGHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HAMILTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,021$19,042

DUBLIN METHODIST HOSPITAL

DUBLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,245$20,029

FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL

CLEVELAND, OH · Cleveland Clinic

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,016$15,413

DOCTORS HOSPITAL

COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$11,639$21,181

EUCLID HOSPITAL

EUCLID, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,997$14,023

COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND WELLNESS CENTERS

BRYAN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,990$13,183

CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHAB

CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL

AVON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,983$14,023

CLEVELAND CLINIC

CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,577$24,900

BERGER HOSPITAL

CIRCLEVILLE, OH · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,881$18,995

ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER

FRANKLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$19$23,874

AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER

AKRON, OH · Cleveland Clinic

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,972$15,413

METROHEALTH SYSTEM

CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,363$32,313

SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM

AKRON, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,612$24,792

SELBY GENERAL HOSPITAL

MARIETTA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,612$16,825

OHIOHEALTH MANSFIELD HOSPITAL

MANSFIELD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,447$7,745

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER

CONNEAUT, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,874$10,901

VAN WERT COUNTY HOSPITAL

VAN WERT, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,581$8,752

WEST CHESTER HOSPITAL

WEST CHESTER, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,405$12,371

UPPER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

TROY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$19$23,874

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,493$48,803

UNION HOSPITAL

DOVER, OH · Cleveland Clinic

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,710$11,011

TWIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER

DENNISON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$39$2,669

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SPRINGFIELD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,713$21,239

SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,023$12,895

SOUTHEASTERN OHIO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CAMBRIDGE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,479$18,769

SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER

PORTSMOUTH, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,403$10,909

SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,279$14,023

SOIN MEDICAL CENTER

BEAVER CREEK, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,298$19,500

RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL

COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,656$20,029

OHIOHEALTH O'BLENESS HOSPITAL

ATHENS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,149$7,220

NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TOLEDO, LLC

TOLEDO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$14,343$17,259

LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM

LIMA, OH · Lima Memorial Health System

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,043$26,796

MH ST JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL

WARREN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,065$19,374

MERCY ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER

TOLEDO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,786$14,196

MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

LORAIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,393$13,403

MEDINA HOSPITAL

MEDINA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,866$14,023

MCCULLOUGH-HYDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

OXFORD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$450$24,325

MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL

GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,542$14,023

MARY RUTAN HOSPITAL

BELLEFONTAINE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$46$22,635

AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

AKRON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

BETHESDA NORTH

CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$450$22,701

MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL

DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$21$23,874

KETTERING HEALTH GREENE MEMORIAL

XENIA, OH · Kettering Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,338$17,181

KETTERING HEALTH MIAMISBURG

MIAMISBURG, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,338$17,181

KETTERING HEALTH TROY

TROY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,338$17,181

KETTERING HEALTH MAIN CAMPUS

KETTERING, OH · Kettering Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,338$17,181

KETTERING HEALTH DAYTON

DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,338$17,181

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER

ASHLAND, OH · University Hospitals

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,874$10,901

PARMA COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL

PARMA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,874$10,901

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER

RAVENNA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,874$10,901

UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER

CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,874$10,901

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER

ELYRIA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,874$10,901

LAKE HEALTH BEACHWOOD MEDICAL CENTER

BEACHWOOD, OH · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,874$10,901

UHHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GENEVA

GENEVA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,874$10,901

RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,874$10,901

GRAND LAKE HEALTH SYSTEM

SAINT MARYS, OH · GRAND LAKE HEALTH SYSTEM

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,313$11,920

FOSTORIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

FOSTORIA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,816$5,563

FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTER

LANCASTER, OH · Fairfield Medical Center

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,250$13,322

GLENBEIGH HEALTH SOURCES

ROCK CREEK, OH · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,881$8,806

COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND WELLNESS CENTERS

MONTPELIER, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

BAY PARK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

OREGON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,659$16,707

BELLEVUE HOSPITAL

BELLEVUE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,434$9,008

WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL

BOWLING GREEN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,878$11,693

C-Section Cost by City in Ohio

C-Section Cost in Other States

What Affects C-Section Cost in Ohio

If you're researching c-section costs in Ohio, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.

Surgical costs for c-section in Ohio are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.

Based on data from 95 hospitals in Ohio, c-section prices range from $12,441 to $69,026 — a 5.5x 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 Ohio

C-section in Ohio 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 Ohio

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access c-section at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Ohio offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In Ohio, the average cash price for c-section is $21,451, which is 47% lower than the average list price of $40,255. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured 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.

Related Procedure Costs

Frequently Asked Questions About C-Section Cost in Ohio

How much does C-Section cost in Ohio?
The average cash price for c-section in Ohio is $21,451. Prices range from $12,441 to $69,026 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do C-Section prices vary so much in Ohio?
Hospital prices for c-section in Ohio 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 Ohio, the average cash price for c-section is $21,451, which is 47% below the average list price of $40,255. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for C-Section in Ohio?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Ohio 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.

Want the true total cost of CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC?

Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.

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.