Childbirth
C-section delivery with postpartum care cost in Washington
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 Washington
From 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $2,618 (most listed prices $937–$5,571).
Cheapest in Washington
- $1,623
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Summit Pacific Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,796
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Prosser Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,142
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kittitas Valley Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,369
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Astria Toppenish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,388
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: TriState Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,449Source: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Public Hospital District #1-A of Whitman CountyC-section delivery with postpartum careFacility fee only$2,542
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Public Hospital District #1-A of Whitman County price file · checked Oct 2026 - Clallam County Public Hospital District #2 DBA Olympic Medical CenterC-section delivery with postpartum careDoctor fee only$2,674Source: Clallam County Public Hospital District #2 DBA Oly price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $3,136
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Newport Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Grant County Public Hospital District 1 dba SamaritanC-section delivery with postpartum careFacility fee only$3,186
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grant County Public Hospital District 1 dba Samari price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Whidbey Island Public Hospital District,101 North Main Street Coupeville WA 98239C-section delivery with postpartum careDoctor fee only$3,213Source: Whidbey Island Public Hospital District,101 North price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $4,116
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Coulee Medical Center 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.