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Medicaid Payments for GDM C-Section Deliveries and NICU Admissions. 63
| Delivery method | Vaginal delivery | C-section delivery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicaid, $ | $10 493.13 | $15 617.31 | $5124.18 |
| Neonatal care | No NICU | NICU | Difference |
| Medicaid, $ | $5451.69 | $7361.80 | $1910.11 |
All payments are based on 2010 dollars adjusted for inflation measured via the Medicare Economic Index (MEI).
Abbreviations: NICU, neonatal intensive care unit; GDM, gestational diabetes mellitus.
