Cost of a C-Section Visit
in Arkansas
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Arkansas ranks among the top five states for C-Section delivery rates, with over 35% of births involving cesarean procedures. C-Section patients typically pay between $1,600 and $4,400 for their procedures, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $2,800 based on negotiated insurance rates. Arkansas has 116 active C-Section providers across the state, offering patients multiple options for surgical obstetric care throughout the Natural State.
Average
$2,929
Median
$2,801
Lowest
$1,601
Highest
$4,386
Providers
116
22% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does c-section compare to related procedures in Arkansas?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaginal Delivery Routine obstetric care including vaginal delivery | 59400 | $85 | $2,500 | $3,479 | 122 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 59510 — Routine obstetric care including cesarean delivery). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 59510 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 59510 (Routine obstetric care including cesarean delivery), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 59510 covers: the provider's professional fee for c-section. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top-Rated Hospitals in Arkansas
These hospitals in Arkansas are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
FAYETTEVILLE, AR
NASHVILLE, AR
LITTLE ROCK, AR
BRYANT, AR
NO LITTLE ROCK, AR
Hospital ratings are based on HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey data published by CMS.
Why C-Section Visit Costs Vary Across Arkansas
Arkansas C-Section costs run approximately 12% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and rural healthcare economics. The concentration of obstetric services in metropolitan areas like Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas creates cost disparities across the state's diverse geography.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Arkansas's rural counties face significant obstetric provider shortages, with many women traveling to Little Rock, Fort Smith, or Northwest Arkansas for C-Section procedures. This geographic concentration drives up demand and costs in metropolitan areas while leaving rural hospitals struggling to maintain obstetric units. Transportation costs and overnight stays for rural patients add to the overall financial burden of cesarean delivery.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
UAMS Medical Center and Arkansas Children's Hospital handle high-risk deliveries with correspondingly higher facility fees, while community hospitals in Arkansas typically offer lower-cost C-Section options. Independent birthing centers remain rare in Arkansas, with most cesarean procedures occurring in traditional hospital settings. Hospital-owned physician practices increasingly dominate obstetric care, often resulting in higher combined professional and facility charges.
Insurance Market Competition in Arkansas
BCBS Arkansas's market dominance limits competitive pressure on negotiated rates, potentially keeping C-Section costs higher than in states with more insurer competition. The state's insurance marketplace offers fewer plan options compared to neighboring states, reducing patients' ability to shop for better obstetric coverage. Limited insurer competition affects both individual marketplace plans and employer-sponsored insurance options throughout Arkansas.
Physician Supply and Demand in Arkansas
With 116 active C-Section providers serving nearly 3 million residents, Arkansas maintains adequate obstetric capacity in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. The concentration of maternal-fetal medicine specialists in Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas creates referral patterns that can increase costs for high-risk pregnancies. Physician supply constraints in rural Arkansas often necessitate transfers to higher-level facilities, adding transportation and facility upgrade charges to C-Section procedures.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — C-Section Costs in Arkansas
What is the average cost of a C-Section visit in Arkansas without insurance?
Does Arkansas Medicaid cover C-Section visits?
How do I find an affordable C-Section near me in Arkansas?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a C-Section visit in Arkansas?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a C-Section in Arkansas?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 59510)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky Range: $2,043 – $19,329 | $13,567 |
| 2 | West Virginia Range: $2,199 – $19,329 | $8,244 |
| 3 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $18,189 | $7,236 |
| 4 | Iowa Range: $85 – $12,254 | $5,786 |
| 5 | Minnesota Range: $90 – $12,428 | $5,136 |
| 6 | Alaska Range: $98 – $11,867 | $5,001 |
| 7 | Nebraska Range: $2,560 – $6,114 | $4,565 |
| 8 | New York Range: $2,228 – $7,603 | $4,543 |
| 9 | Massachusetts Range: $2,111 – $7,609 | $4,495 |
| 10 | Georgia Range: $1,846 – $7,945 | $4,411 |
| 11 | Wyoming Range: $2,474 – $6,748 | $4,393 |
| 12 | Maine Range: $2,875 – $5,140 | $4,261 |
| 13 | New Hampshire Range: $2,156 – $5,919 | $4,190 |
| 14 | Washington Range: $2,480 – $6,440 | $4,088 |
| 15 | Rhode Island Range: $1,996 – $5,919 | $3,929 |
| 16 | Connecticut Range: $2,007 – $6,163 | $3,864 |
| 17 | South Dakota Range: $1,979 – $6,114 | $3,710 |
| 18 | California Range: $1,979 – $5,068 | $3,697 |
| 19 | District of Columbia Range: $2,100 – $5,187 | $3,684 |
| 20 | New Mexico Range: $2,093 – $5,520 | $3,679 |
| 21 | Vermont Range: $2,280 – $5,532 | $3,612 |
| 22 | Colorado Range: $1,979 – $5,427 | $3,602 |
| 23 | Hawaii Range: $2,156 – $5,068 | $3,508 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania Range: $1,743 – $5,806 | $3,501 |
| 25 | New Jersey Range: $1,847 – $5,806 | $3,468 |
| 26 | Idaho Range: $1,979 – $5,262 | $3,443 |
| 27 | Utah Range: $1,250 – $4,802 | $3,232 |
| 28 | Oregon Range: $95 – $6,223 | $3,220 |
| 29 | Delaware Range: $1,985 – $4,794 | $3,163 |
| 30 | North Carolina Range: $1,753 – $4,945 | $3,138 |
| 31 | Indiana Range: $81 – $6,574 | $3,122 |
| 32 | North Dakota Range: $92 – $6,114 | $3,120 |
| 33 | Montana Range: $96 – $6,114 | $3,054 |
| 34 | Maryland Range: $2,100 – $4,565 | $2,988 |
| 35 | Illinois Range: $80 – $6,052 | $2,938 |
| 36 | Arkansas Range: $1,601 – $4,386 | $2,929 |
| 37 | Michigan Range: $1,926 – $4,497 | $2,921 |
| 38 | South Carolina Range: $1,652 – $4,450 | $2,855 |
| 39 | Tennessee Range: $1,874 – $3,931 | $2,787 |
| 40 | Virginia Range: $1,695 – $4,355 | $2,783 |
| 41 | Ohio Range: $1,401 – $4,305 | $2,685 |
| 42 | Louisiana Range: $1,666 – $3,854 | $2,683 |
| 43 | Missouri Range: $1,970 – $3,300 | $2,644 |
| 44 | Arizona Range: $1,875 – $3,966 | $2,607 |
| 45 | Kansas Range: $1,970 – $3,374 | $2,595 |
| 46 | Oklahoma Range: $1,795 – $3,423 | $2,498 |
| 47 | Alabama Range: $1,632 – $3,518 | $2,468 |
| 48 | Texas Range: $90 – $4,541 | $2,460 |
| 49 | Nevada Range: $1,400 – $3,868 | $2,415 |
| 50 | Mississippi Range: $1,789 – $3,249 | $2,402 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $3,675 | $1,255 |