Diagnostic pelvic exams and pap smears were the most prevalent procedures naming obstetric and gynecological surgeons. The average cost to defend these claims was $60,140. More than 26% of the closed claims resulted in an average indemnity payment of $489,443.

Among the next most prevalent procedures named in these claims were manually assisted vaginal delivery without instrumentation and cesarean section. Claims involving vaginal delivery cost $69,729 to defend, and 38% of the closed claims resulted in a high average indemnity payment of $597,989. Defending c-section claims were considerably higher at an average cost of $98,556. Thirty-seven percent (37%) paid an average indemnity payment of $566,690.