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Abdominal Pressure Measurement During Bladder Testing

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 51797

An additional measurement taken during bladder function testing that records pressure inside the abdomen, using a small sensor placed in the rectum or, less commonly, the stomach. This helps separate true bladder pressure from pressure caused by straining or abdominal muscle activity, giving a more accurate picture of bladder function.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Abdominal Pressure Measurement During Bladder Testing cost?

$513

Typical physician fee. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $513 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $224 to $1,122.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,862 · 10th to 90th $224 to $5,888Professionalmedian $224 · 10th to 90th $155 to $646
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0Kfacility $1,862professional $224

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$4,073.80
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$645.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$436.52
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$1,318.26
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$630.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$512.86
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$446.68
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$87.10
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$363.08
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$5,888.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$478.63
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$389.05

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 4.2 times more in Oklahoma than in Vermont. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC $513 · 3rd of 51
OK $759VT $182

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.