MS-DRG 788West Virginia

C-Section Cost in West Virginia (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

A hospital C-section (cesarean delivery) costs $31,758 on average without insurance in West Virginia, based on CMS inpatient MS-DRG 788 data from 23 hospitals. Published cash prices range from $31,758 to $31,758 for the full hospital stay — not a single line-item charge. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files, not national estimates.

23 hospitals in West Virginia report pricing for c-section. The average cash price is $31,758.

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Hospitals

in West Virginia

Average List Price

$31,758

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$31,758

0% below list price

Price Range

$31,758 – $31,758

1.0x spread

Hospital Prices in West Virginia

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	CHARLESTON	$31,758	$31,758	$3,792 – $31,123	4.3/10
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	BUCKHANNON	N/A	N/A	$2,649 – $10,007	3.6/10
GRANT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other	PETERSBURG	N/A	N/A	$2,191 – $10,007	3.1/10
BERKELEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	MARTINSBURG	N/A	N/A	$6,933 – $10,400	3.6/10
WEBSTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	WEBSTER SPRINGS	N/A	N/A	$3,260 – $3,423	0.1/10
BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	GASSAWAY	N/A	N/A	$2,025 – $3,038	3.6/10
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	MORGANTOWN	N/A	N/A	$5,876 – $7,484	3.6/10
SISTERSVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	SISTERSVILLE	N/A	N/A	—	0.1/10
SUMMERSVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	SUMMERSVILLE	N/A	N/A	$2,191 – $10,007	3.1/10
BROADDUS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	PHILIPPI	N/A	N/A	$3,260 – $8,112	0.1/10
CAMDEN CLARK MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	PARKERSBURG	N/A	N/A	$6,255 – $9,383	3.6/10
WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC Government - Local	WEIRTON	N/A	N/A	$893 – $22,151	3.6/10
JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	RANSON	N/A	N/A	$3,143 – $15,303	2.8/10
UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	BRIDGEPORT	N/A	N/A	$6,705 – $10,058	3.1/10
DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	ELKINS	N/A	N/A	$3,260 – $22,845	6.4/10
ST MARYS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church	HUNTINGTON	N/A	N/A	$4,144 – $18,084	8/10
THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	SOUTH CHARLESTON	N/A	N/A	$6,084 – $11,012	3.1/10
LOGAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary	LOGAN	N/A	N/A	$3,081 – $3,081	0.1/10
JACKSON GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	RIPLEY	N/A	N/A	$2,025 – $11,156	3.1/10
WETZEL COUNTY HOSPITAL Government - Local	NEW MARTINSVILLE	N/A	N/A	$7,312 – $10,968	3.1/10
POTOMAC VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	KEYSER	N/A	N/A	$2,296 – $13,617	3.1/10
REYNOLDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	GLEN DALE	N/A	N/A	$6,064 – $9,097	3.6/10
WHEELING HOSPITAL, INC Voluntary non-profit - Church	WHEELING	N/A	N/A	$6,740 – $10,110	3.1/10

CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER

CHARLESTON, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.3/10

List Price

$31,758

Cash Price

$31,758

Negotiated Range

$3,792 – $31,123

ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON, INC

BUCKHANNON, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,649 – $10,007

GRANT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

PETERSBURG, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Other

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,191 – $10,007

BERKELEY MEDICAL CENTER

MARTINSBURG, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,933 – $10,400

WEBSTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

WEBSTER SPRINGS, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,260 – $3,423

BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC

GASSAWAY, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,025 – $3,038

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS, INC

MORGANTOWN, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,876 – $7,484

SISTERSVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL

SISTERSVILLE, WV · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

SUMMERSVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SUMMERSVILLE, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,191 – $10,007

BROADDUS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC

PHILIPPI, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,260 – $8,112

CAMDEN CLARK MEDICAL CENTER

PARKERSBURG, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,255 – $9,383

WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC

WEIRTON, WV · Government - Local

3.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$893 – $22,151

JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER

RANSON, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.8/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,143 – $15,303

UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER, INC

BRIDGEPORT, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,705 – $10,058

DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER

ELKINS, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

6.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,260 – $22,845

ST MARYS MEDICAL CENTER

HUNTINGTON, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Church

8/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,144 – $18,084

THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,084 – $11,012

LOGAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

LOGAN, WV · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,081 – $3,081

JACKSON GENERAL HOSPITAL

RIPLEY, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,025 – $11,156

WETZEL COUNTY HOSPITAL

NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV · Government - Local

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,312 – $10,968

POTOMAC VALLEY HOSPITAL

KEYSER, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,296 – $13,617

REYNOLDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GLEN DALE, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,064 – $9,097

WHEELING HOSPITAL, INC

WHEELING, WV · Voluntary non-profit - Church

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,740 – $10,110

C-Section Cost in Other States

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What Affects C-Section Cost in West Virginia

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

Surgical costs for c-section in West Virginia 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 23 hospitals in West Virginia, c-section prices range from $31,758 to $31,758 — 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 West Virginia

The setting where c-section is performed in West Virginia significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.

For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.

Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in West Virginia

If you're paying out of pocket for c-section in West Virginia, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.

For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.

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Frequently Asked Questions About C-Section Cost in West Virginia

How much does C-Section cost in West Virginia?▼

The average cash price for c-section in West Virginia is $31,758. Prices range from $31,758 to $31,758 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do C-Section prices vary so much in West Virginia?▼

Hospital prices for c-section in West Virginia 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 West Virginia, the average cash price for c-section is $31,758, which is 0% below the average list price of $31,758. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for C-Section in West Virginia?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in West Virginia 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.