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Abdominal Pressure Measurement During Bladder Testing

Maryland 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?

$234

Typical physician fee. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $234 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $195 to $537.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $209 · 10th to 90th $81 to $1,288Professionalmedian $234 · 10th to 90th $151 to $676
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kfacility $209professional $234

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$1,288.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$758.58
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$478.63
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$223.87
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$50.12
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$524.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$346.74
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$316.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$79.43
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$398.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$316.23
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$257.04
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$60.26
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$199.53

Where Maryland 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.

Maryland $234 · 38th 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.