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.
95
in Ohio
$40,255
gross charge
$21,451
47% below list price
$12,441 – $69,026
5.5x spread
Hospital Prices in Ohio
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSHOCTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | COSHOCTON | N/A | $7,480 | $7,481 – $15,336 | 0.1/10 | |
| EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EAST LIVERPOOL | N/A | $8,076 | $3,334 – $13,050 | 0.1/10 | |
| POMERENE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILLERSBURG | $12,441 | $9,953-20% | $7,403 – $11,570 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CINCINNATI | $16,073 | $10,181-37% | $3,505 – $15,110 | 0.1/10 | |
| GENESIS HOSPITAL Genesis Healthcare System | ZANESVILLE | $28,274 | $16,964-40% | $7,045 – $20,413 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S Standalone (Needs Review) | WESTERVILLE | $34,951 | $22,718-35% | $632 – $23,987 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLUMBUS | $35,724 | $23,221-35% | $632 – $23,987 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH - WILLARD HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WILLARD | $40,539 | $24,323-40% | $5,662 – $29,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH - URBANA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | URBANA | $40,539 | $24,323-40% | $5,662 – $29,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH - WEST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CINCINNATI | $40,539 | $24,323-40% | $5,662 – $29,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH - DEFIANCE HOSPITAL Proprietary | DEFIANCE | $40,539 | $24,323-40% | $5,662 – $29,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| HMHP ST ELIZABETH BOARDMAN HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | BOARDMAN | $40,539 | $24,323-40% | $5,662 – $29,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH - FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FAIRFIELD | $40,539 | $24,323-40% | $5,662 – $29,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY ALLEN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OBERLIN | $40,539 | $24,323-40% | $5,662 – $29,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH - TIFFIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | TIFFIN | $40,539 | $24,323-40% | $5,662 – $29,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH - CLERMONT HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BATAVIA | $40,539 | $24,323-40% | $5,662 – $29,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH-ST RITA'S MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LIMA | $40,539 | $24,323-40% | $5,662 – $29,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH-ANDERSON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CINCINNATI | $40,539 | $24,323-40% | $5,662 – $29,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MARION | $69,026 | $41,416-40% | $7,640 – $14,861 | 0.1/10 | |
| HIGHLAND DISTRICT HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | HILLSBORO | $54,227 | N/A | $6,211 – $19,377 | 0.1/10 | |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY STATE HEALTH SYSTEM Government - State | COLUMBUS | $54,227 | N/A | $5,619 – $50,762 | 0.1/10 | |
| MADISON HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | LONDON | $54,227 | N/A | $5,619 – $50,762 | 0.1/10 | |
| DAYTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DAYTON | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TOLEDO | N/A | N/A | $1,659 – $15,014 | 0.1/10 | |
| PROMEDICA DEFIANCE REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DEFIANCE | N/A | N/A | $2,989 – $24,863 | 0.1/10 | |
| OHIOHEALTH SHELBY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SHELBY | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DELAWARE | N/A | N/A | $8,842 – $9,195 | 0.1/10 | |
| HARDIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | KENTON | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| GRANT MEDICAL CENTER OhioHealth | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $10,366 – $20,029 | 0.1/10 | |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CINCINNATI | N/A | N/A | $450 – $22,974 | 0.1/10 | |
| FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WAUSEON | N/A | N/A | $3,141 – $11,681 | 0.1/10 | |
| FORT HAMILTON HUGHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HAMILTON | N/A | N/A | $8,021 – $19,042 | 0.1/10 | |
| DUBLIN METHODIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DUBLIN | N/A | N/A | $8,245 – $20,029 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL Cleveland Clinic | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $7,016 – $15,413 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOCTORS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $11,639 – $21,181 | 0.1/10 | |
| EUCLID HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | EUCLID | N/A | N/A | $6,997 – $14,023 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND WELLNESS CENTERS Voluntary non-profit - Other | BRYAN | N/A | N/A | $7,990 – $13,183 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHAB Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | AVON | N/A | N/A | $5,983 – $14,023 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $8,577 – $24,900 | 0.1/10 | |
| BERGER HOSPITAL Government - Local | CIRCLEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $7,881 – $18,995 | 0.1/10 | |
| ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRANKLIN | N/A | N/A | $19 – $23,874 | 0.1/10 | |
| AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Cleveland Clinic | AKRON | N/A | N/A | $6,972 – $15,413 | 0.1/10 | |
| METROHEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Other | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $6,363 – $32,313 | 0.1/10 | |
| SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM Standalone (Needs Review) | AKRON | N/A | N/A | $5,612 – $24,792 | 0.1/10 | |
| SELBY GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MARIETTA | N/A | N/A | $12,612 – $16,825 | 0.1/10 | |
| OHIOHEALTH MANSFIELD HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $7,447 – $7,745 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | CONNEAUT | N/A | N/A | $5,874 – $10,901 | 0.1/10 | |
| VAN WERT COUNTY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | VAN WERT | N/A | N/A | $8,581 – $8,752 | 0.1/10 | |
| WEST CHESTER HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WEST CHESTER | N/A | N/A | $4,405 – $12,371 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPPER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | TROY | N/A | N/A | $19 – $23,874 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER, LLC UC Health | CINCINNATI | N/A | N/A | $3,493 – $48,803 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNION HOSPITAL Cleveland Clinic | DOVER | N/A | N/A | $5,710 – $11,011 | 0.1/10 | |
| TWIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | DENNISON | N/A | N/A | $39 – $2,669 | 0.1/10 | |
| SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SPRINGFIELD | N/A | N/A | $7,713 – $21,239 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS | N/A | N/A | $4,023 – $12,895 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTHEASTERN OHIO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CAMBRIDGE | N/A | N/A | $6,479 – $18,769 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review) | PORTSMOUTH | N/A | N/A | $7,403 – $10,909 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS | N/A | N/A | $7,279 – $14,023 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOIN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BEAVER CREEK | N/A | N/A | $8,298 – $19,500 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $8,656 – $20,029 | 0.1/10 | |
| OHIOHEALTH O'BLENESS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | ATHENS | N/A | N/A | $7,149 – $7,220 | 0.1/10 | |
| NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TOLEDO, LLC Voluntary non-profit - Private | TOLEDO | N/A | N/A | $14,343 – $17,259 | 0.1/10 | |
| LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM Lima Memorial Health System | LIMA | N/A | N/A | $5,043 – $26,796 | 0.1/10 | |
| MH ST JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WARREN | N/A | N/A | $7,065 – $19,374 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | TOLEDO | N/A | N/A | $6,786 – $14,196 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LORAIN | N/A | N/A | $6,393 – $13,403 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEDINA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MEDINA | N/A | N/A | $5,866 – $14,023 | 0.1/10 | |
| MCCULLOUGH-HYDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OXFORD | N/A | N/A | $450 – $24,325 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GARFIELD HEIGHTS | N/A | N/A | $6,542 – $14,023 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARY RUTAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BELLEFONTAINE | N/A | N/A | $46 – $22,635 | 0.1/10 | |
| AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | AKRON | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| BETHESDA NORTH Voluntary non-profit - Church | CINCINNATI | N/A | N/A | $450 – $22,701 | 0.1/10 | |
| MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DAYTON | N/A | N/A | $21 – $23,874 | 0.1/10 | |
| KETTERING HEALTH GREENE MEMORIAL Kettering Health | XENIA | N/A | N/A | $4,338 – $17,181 | 0.1/10 | |
| KETTERING HEALTH MIAMISBURG Voluntary non-profit - Church | MIAMISBURG | N/A | N/A | $4,338 – $17,181 | 0.1/10 | |
| KETTERING HEALTH TROY Voluntary non-profit - Private | TROY | N/A | N/A | $4,338 – $17,181 | 0.1/10 | |
| KETTERING HEALTH MAIN CAMPUS Kettering Health | KETTERING | N/A | N/A | $4,338 – $17,181 | 0.1/10 | |
| KETTERING HEALTH DAYTON Voluntary non-profit - Other | DAYTON | N/A | N/A | $4,338 – $17,181 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER University Hospitals | ASHLAND | N/A | N/A | $5,874 – $10,901 | 0.1/10 | |
| PARMA COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PARMA | N/A | N/A | $5,874 – $10,901 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | RAVENNA | N/A | N/A | $5,874 – $10,901 | 0.1/10 | |
| UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $5,874 – $10,901 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | ELYRIA | N/A | N/A | $5,874 – $10,901 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAKE HEALTH BEACHWOOD MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | BEACHWOOD | N/A | N/A | $5,874 – $10,901 | 0.1/10 | |
| UHHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GENEVA Voluntary non-profit - Private | GENEVA | N/A | N/A | $5,874 – $10,901 | 0.1/10 | |
| RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $5,874 – $10,901 | 0.1/10 | |
| GRAND LAKE HEALTH SYSTEM GRAND LAKE HEALTH SYSTEM | SAINT MARYS | N/A | N/A | $7,313 – $11,920 | 0.1/10 | |
| FOSTORIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FOSTORIA | N/A | N/A | $2,816 – $5,563 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTER Fairfield Medical Center | LANCASTER | N/A | N/A | $3,250 – $13,322 | 0.1/10 | |
| GLENBEIGH HEALTH SOURCES Proprietary | ROCK CREEK | N/A | N/A | $7,881 – $8,806 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND WELLNESS CENTERS Voluntary non-profit - Private | MONTPELIER | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| BAY PARK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | OREGON | N/A | N/A | $1,659 – $16,707 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLEVUE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | BELLEVUE | N/A | N/A | $6,434 – $9,008 | 0.1/10 | |
| WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BOWLING GREEN | N/A | N/A | $6,878 – $11,693 | 0.1/10 |
COSHOCTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$7,480
Negotiated Range
$7,481 – $15,336
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$8,076
Negotiated Range
$3,334 – $13,050
MILLERSBURG, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$12,441
Cash Price
$9,953-20%
Negotiated Range
$7,403 – $11,570
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$16,073
Cash Price
$10,181-37%
Negotiated Range
$3,505 – $15,110
ZANESVILLE, OH · Genesis Healthcare System
List Price
$28,274
Cash Price
$16,964-40%
Negotiated Range
$7,045 – $20,413
WESTERVILLE, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
$34,951
Cash Price
$22,718-35%
Negotiated Range
$632 – $23,987
COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$35,724
Cash Price
$23,221-35%
Negotiated Range
$632 – $23,987
WILLARD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$40,539
Cash Price
$24,323-40%
Negotiated Range
$5,662 – $29,899
URBANA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$40,539
Cash Price
$24,323-40%
Negotiated Range
$5,662 – $29,899
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$40,539
Cash Price
$24,323-40%
Negotiated Range
$5,662 – $29,899
DEFIANCE, OH · Proprietary
List Price
$40,539
Cash Price
$24,323-40%
Negotiated Range
$5,662 – $29,899
BOARDMAN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$40,539
Cash Price
$24,323-40%
Negotiated Range
$5,662 – $29,899
FAIRFIELD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$40,539
Cash Price
$24,323-40%
Negotiated Range
$5,662 – $29,899
OBERLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$40,539
Cash Price
$24,323-40%
Negotiated Range
$5,662 – $29,899
TIFFIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$40,539
Cash Price
$24,323-40%
Negotiated Range
$5,662 – $29,899
BATAVIA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$40,539
Cash Price
$24,323-40%
Negotiated Range
$5,662 – $29,899
LIMA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$40,539
Cash Price
$24,323-40%
Negotiated Range
$5,662 – $29,899
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$40,539
Cash Price
$24,323-40%
Negotiated Range
$5,662 – $29,899
MARION, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$69,026
Cash Price
$41,416-40%
Negotiated Range
$7,640 – $14,861
HILLSBORO, OH · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$54,227
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,211 – $19,377
COLUMBUS, OH · Government - State
List Price
$54,227
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,619 – $50,762
LONDON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$54,227
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,619 – $50,762
DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
TOLEDO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,659 – $15,014
DEFIANCE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,989 – $24,863
SHELBY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
DELAWARE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,842 – $9,195
KENTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
COLUMBUS, OH · OhioHealth
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$10,366 – $20,029
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$450 – $22,974
WAUSEON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,141 – $11,681
HAMILTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,021 – $19,042
DUBLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,245 – $20,029
CLEVELAND, OH · Cleveland Clinic
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,016 – $15,413
COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,639 – $21,181
EUCLID, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,997 – $14,023
BRYAN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,990 – $13,183
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
AVON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,983 – $14,023
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,577 – $24,900
CIRCLEVILLE, OH · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,881 – $18,995
FRANKLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19 – $23,874
AKRON, OH · Cleveland Clinic
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,972 – $15,413
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,363 – $32,313
AKRON, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,612 – $24,792
MARIETTA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,612 – $16,825
MANSFIELD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,447 – $7,745
CONNEAUT, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,874 – $10,901
VAN WERT, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,581 – $8,752
WEST CHESTER, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,405 – $12,371
TROY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19 – $23,874
CINCINNATI, OH · UC Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,493 – $48,803
DOVER, OH · Cleveland Clinic
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,710 – $11,011
DENNISON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$39 – $2,669
SPRINGFIELD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,713 – $21,239
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,023 – $12,895
CAMBRIDGE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,479 – $18,769
PORTSMOUTH, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,403 – $10,909
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,279 – $14,023
BEAVER CREEK, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,298 – $19,500
COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,656 – $20,029
ATHENS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,149 – $7,220
TOLEDO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$14,343 – $17,259
LIMA, OH · Lima Memorial Health System
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N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,043 – $26,796
WARREN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,065 – $19,374
TOLEDO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,786 – $14,196
LORAIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,393 – $13,403
MEDINA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,866 – $14,023
OXFORD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$450 – $24,325
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,542 – $14,023
BELLEFONTAINE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$46 – $22,635
AKRON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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N/A
Cash Price
N/A
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$450 – $22,701
DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$21 – $23,874
XENIA, OH · Kettering Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,338 – $17,181
MIAMISBURG, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,338 – $17,181
TROY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,338 – $17,181
KETTERING, OH · Kettering Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,338 – $17,181
DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,338 – $17,181
ASHLAND, OH · University Hospitals
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,874 – $10,901
PARMA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,874 – $10,901
RAVENNA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,874 – $10,901
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,874 – $10,901
ELYRIA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,874 – $10,901
BEACHWOOD, OH · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,874 – $10,901
GENEVA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,874 – $10,901
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,874 – $10,901
SAINT MARYS, OH · GRAND LAKE HEALTH SYSTEM
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,313 – $11,920
FOSTORIA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,816 – $5,563
LANCASTER, OH · Fairfield Medical Center
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,250 – $13,322
ROCK CREEK, OH · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,881 – $8,806
MONTPELIER, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
OREGON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,659 – $16,707
BELLEVUE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,434 – $9,008
BOWLING GREEN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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.
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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.