C-section, without complications at Northwest Health - Porter
MS-DRG 788 · Valparaiso, IN
These are Northwest Health - Porter's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 6 Indiana hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $8,358.15, median $15,897.60, highest $50,880.75. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Medical Center Inc Hobart, IN | 13.2 mi | $14,996.69 | $24,994.49 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN | 17.2 mi | $8,358.15 | $32,395.92 | 2026-01-01 |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc Gary, IN | 20.6 mi | $50,880.75 | $72,686.78 | 2026-08-18 |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN | 26.3 mi | $9,181.07 | $34,003.98 | 2026-01-01 |
| Community Hospital Munster, IN | 26.7 mi | $16,798.50 | $27,997.50 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Catherine Hospital Inc East Chicago, IN | 26.8 mi | $19,597.57 | $32,662.62 | 2026-04-01 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL | 43.1 mi | $28,151.21 | $40,216.01 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 43.7 mi | $41,614.65 | $59,449.50 | 2026-04-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for MS-DRG 788 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC line 168963 | inpatient | $1,118.56 – $21,108.27 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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