C-Section Cost in Vermont (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
A hospital C-section (cesarean delivery) costs $8,678 on average without insurance in Vermont, based on CMS inpatient MS-DRG 788 data from 6 hospitals. Published cash prices range from $18,463 to $18,463 for the full hospital stay — not a single line-item charge. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files, not national estimates.
6 hospitals in Vermont report pricing for c-section. The average cash price is $8,678.
6
in Vermont
$18,463
gross charge
$8,678
53% below list price
$18,463 – $18,463
1.0x spread
Hospital Prices in Vermont
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER INC Voluntary non-profit - Other | SAINT ALBANS | $18,463 | $8,678-53% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTH COUNTRY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEWPORT | N/A | N/A | $3,312 – $3,312 | 0.1/10 | |
| PORTER HOSPITAL INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | MIDDLEBURY | N/A | N/A | $9,212 – $20,500 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIV. OF VERMONT - FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE Voluntary non-profit - Other | BURLINGTON | N/A | N/A | $9,029 – $32,062 | 0.1/10 | |
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BARRE | N/A | N/A | $10,423 – $21,152 | 0.1/10 | |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRATTLEBORO | N/A | N/A | $3,966 – $14,306 | 0.1/10 |
SAINT ALBANS, VT · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$18,463
Cash Price
$8,678-53%
NEWPORT, VT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,312 – $3,312
MIDDLEBURY, VT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,212 – $20,500
BURLINGTON, VT · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,029 – $32,062
BARRE, VT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$10,423 – $21,152
BRATTLEBORO, VT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,966 – $14,306
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What Affects C-Section Cost in Vermont
The cost of c-section in Vermont 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 6 hospitals in Vermont, c-section prices range from $18,463 to $18,463 — 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 Vermont
C-section in Vermont 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 Vermont
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access c-section at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Vermont offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Vermont, the average cash price for c-section is $8,678, which is 53% lower than the average list price of $18,463. 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.