C-Section Cost in Rhode Island (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
A hospital C-section (cesarean delivery) costs $9,610 on average without insurance in Rhode Island, based on CMS inpatient MS-DRG 788 data from 5 hospitals. Published cash prices range from $16,017 to $16,017 for the full hospital stay — not a single line-item charge. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files, not national estimates.
5 hospitals in Rhode Island report pricing for c-section. The average cash price is $9,610.
5
in Rhode Island
$16,017
gross charge
$9,610
40% below list price
$16,017 – $16,017
1.0x spread
Hospital Prices in Rhode Island
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | WAKEFIELD | $16,017 | $9,610-40% | $4,140 – $15,311 | 0.1/10 | |
| KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | WARWICK | N/A | N/A | $1,943 – $20,761 | 0.1/10 | |
| WESTERLY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WESTERLY | N/A | N/A | $3,900 – $28,646 | 0.1/10 | |
| NEWPORT HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEWPORT | N/A | N/A | $9,499 – $11,450 | 0.1/10 | |
| WOMEN & INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND Voluntary non-profit - Private | PROVIDENCE | N/A | N/A | $3,900 – $28,646 | 0.1/10 |
WAKEFIELD, RI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$16,017
Cash Price
$9,610-40%
Negotiated Range
$4,140 – $15,311
WARWICK, RI · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,943 – $20,761
WESTERLY, RI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,900 – $28,646
NEWPORT, RI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,499 – $11,450
PROVIDENCE, RI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,900 – $28,646
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What Affects C-Section Cost in Rhode Island
Hospital charges for c-section in Rhode Island vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For c-section in Rhode Island, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.
Based on data from 5 hospitals in Rhode Island, c-section prices range from $16,017 to $16,017 — a 1.0x 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 Rhode Island
C-section in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access c-section at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Rhode Island offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Rhode Island, the average cash price for c-section is $9,610, which is 40% lower than the average list price of $16,017. 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.