How much does a caesarean section (C-section) cost?

A surgical procedure for the birth of a baby through the abdomen (sometimes referred to as C-section). Excludes emergency C-section.

Hospital cover

1

Procedure costs

2

Specialists & hospitals

3

 Preparing for hospital

4

Planning your recovery

5

~ This pie chart was compiled using the median figure for Medibank cost, Medicare cost, Excess, and out-of-pocket costs based on data for eligible+ members.

+ The above costs for a caesarean section (C-section) reflect the Clinical/MBS Code O01. Medibank pays benefits towards in-hospital medical services based on the MBS. Ask your doctor for the MBS item numbers that apply for your treatment.

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~ This pie chart was compiled using the median figure for Medibank cost, Medicare cost, Excess, and out-of-pocket costs based on data for eligible+ members.

+ The above costs for surgical tooth extraction reflect the Clinical/ MBS item numbers D40, K01, 97323 and 97324. Medibank pays benefits towards in-hospital medical services based on the MBS.

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