Having your baby at Medical City Decatur typically costs $10,934 for a vaginal birth and $11,960 for a C-section. That's what insurance plans usually pay the hospital for an uncomplicated birth, based on our analysis of the price data the hospital is required to publish. Your own share depends on your plan. Most people with insurance pay their deductible plus a percentage, up to their out-of-pocket max. Doctor bills (your OB, the anesthesiologist and the pediatrician) come separately, and your baby gets their own hospital bill too (usually around $2,174 here).
What will you pay with your insurance?
Choose your hospital and insurance, then add your plan's numbers. You'll find them on your insurance card, app or benefits summary. What you type stays on your device.
This is a helpful estimate, not a quote. Your real bill depends on your plan, your doctors and how the birth goes. It's always worth a quick call to your insurance before your due date.
Prices at Medical City Decatur by insurance company
Each insurance company negotiates its own price with the hospital, so your price depends on your insurance. Here's what each one has agreed to pay Medical City Decatur for mom's stay and your baby's stay. If an insurer has several plans, you'll see the typical price and the range underneath.
| Insurance | Vaginal birth | C-section | Baby's stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $9,680 $9,360–$10,000 | $11,326 $10,951–$11,700 | $5,261 $5,087–$5,434 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | $12,924 $10,934–$14,202 | $15,609 $14,079–$17,153 | $2,174 $1,727–$2,389 |
| Cigna | $11,960 $10,705–$15,130 | $11,960 $10,705–$15,130 | $2,126 $1,902–$2,688 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $9,530 $9,029–$10,032 | $11,716 $10,043–$13,390 | $2,348 $2,075–$2,621 |
| Curative | $12,540 | $14,108 | $1,254 |
| First Health | $5,555 | $7,775 | — |
| HealthSelect of Texas (state employees) | $13,563 | $16,381 | $2,281 |
| HealthSmart | — | — | $2,556 |
| Healthcare Highways | $5,757 | $8,509 | — |
If the birth doesn't go as planned
If there are complications, like a longer stay or extra treatment, the hospital charges more. Here's how the price changes at Medical City Decatur:
| Type of stay | Typical price | Range, by insurance plan |
|---|---|---|
| Vaginal birth, smooth delivery | $10,934 | $5,555–$15,130 |
| Vaginal birth with some complications | $10,934 | $5,555–$15,130 |
| Vaginal birth with serious complications | $12,924 | $5,555–$19,375 |
| C-section, smooth recovery | $11,960 | $7,775–$17,153 |
| C-section with some complications | $14,079 | $7,775–$19,375 |
| C-section with serious complications | $14,079 | $7,775–$19,375 |
Paying without insurance
Medical City Decatur doesn't publish a self-pay price for having a baby. If you're paying yourself, call the hospital and ask for their self-pay package price and a written Good Faith Estimate. You're entitled to one by law. More tips in our guide to giving birth without insurance.
Care for you and your baby
| NICU (newborn intensive care) | Level I: care for healthy newborns |
|---|---|
| Care for mom | Level I: care for low-risk pregnancies |
| Birthing-Friendly hospital | Yes |
| Medicare star rating | 4 out of 5 |
| Hospital group | Medical City Healthcare (HCA) |
| Address | 609 Medical Center Drive, Decatur, TX 76234 |
Medical City Decatur is a campus of Medical City Denton. It publishes its own prices, but Medicare rates the two together, so the star rating and Birthing-Friendly badge cover both.
Texas rates every birthing hospital's level of care for moms and babies. At Level III or IV, the hospital can care for very premature or sick babies on site. At Level I or II, a baby who needs intensive care may be moved to another hospital. "Birthing-Friendly" is a Medicare badge for hospitals that take part in programs to make childbirth safer.
Nearby hospitals
- Medical City Alliance (Fort Worth): vaginal birth $10,710, C-section $11,804
- Medical City Arlington (Arlington): vaginal birth $10,710, C-section $11,804
- Medical City Dallas (Dallas): vaginal birth $10,774, C-section $11,909
- Medical City Frisco (Frisco): vaginal birth $10,774, C-section $11,909
- Medical City Las Colinas (Irving): vaginal birth $10,710, C-section $11,804
- Medical City Lewisville (Lewisville): vaginal birth $10,710, C-section $11,804
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to have a baby at Medical City Decatur?
Insurance plans typically pay Medical City Decatur $10,934 for a vaginal birth and $11,960 for a C-section, plus about $2,174 for your baby's stay. Doctor bills are extra. What you pay yourself depends on your deductible, coinsurance and out-of-pocket max. Our estimator above can give you a personal estimate.
Does Medical City Decatur have a NICU?
Yes. Texas rates it Level I: care for healthy newborns.
Does Medical City Decatur have a self-pay price for having a baby?
It doesn't publish one. Call the hospital and ask for a self-pay package price and a Good Faith Estimate.