Childbirth
C-section delivery with postpartum care cost in Maine
C-section delivery with postpartum care is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Maine
From 11 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Maine.
Nationwide typical: $2,618 (most listed prices $937–$5,571).
Cheapest in Maine
- $195
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Desert Island Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $663
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penobscot Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,078
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northern Light Mayo Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,134Source: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,157
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northern Light AR Gould Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,529Source: Northern Light Mercy Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,923
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Alfond Center for Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,065
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,123
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: York Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,465
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Down East Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,491
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Redington-Fairview General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.