Vaginal delivery including prenatal and postpartum care
CPT 59400 • Maternity
North Carolina price range
Lowest
$1
Average
$2,840
Highest
$12,209
Based on 436 negotiated rates from NC hospitals.
About this procedure
Routine obstetric care including antepartum, vaginal delivery, and postpartum care — the bundled global fee for an uncomplicated vaginal birth.
What to expect
Covers all prenatal visits, the delivery itself, and standard 6-week postpartum checkup. Doesn't include hospital fees, anesthesia, or newborn care — those bill separately. Wide price variance between practices and hospitals; ask for itemized estimates before delivery.
Top hospitals in NC
| Hospital | Rates | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSTON HEALTH SMITHFIELD, NC | 3 | $1 | $1,167 | $1,775 |
| REX HOSPITAL RALEIGH, NC | 2 | $32 | $309 | $586 |
| UNC HOSPITALS CHAPEL HILL, NC | 2 | $586 | $954 | $1,323 |
| NMC Camp Lejeune Camp Lejeune, NC | 2 | $586 | $954 | $1,323 |
| DLP WILSON MEDICAL CENTER LLC WILSON, NC | 2 | $586 | $1,156 | $1,727 |