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Diagnostic Amniocentesis

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 59000

In this procedure, a doctor inserts a thin needle through the abdomen into the uterus to withdraw a small sample of amniotic fluid, the fluid surrounding a developing baby during pregnancy. The sample is sent to a lab to test for genetic conditions, chromosomal abnormalities, or other concerns identified earlier in the pregnancy.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Diagnostic Amniocentesis cost?

$117

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $117 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $117 from a physician practice, and about $1,585 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$117$87.10 to $195
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$1,585$741 to $3,311

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,585 · 10th to 90th $117 to $5,129Professionalmedian $117 · 10th to 90th $79 to $295
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,585professional $117

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). 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
None
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,073.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$295.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$23.99
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$363.08
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,801.89
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$4,570.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$239.88
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$275.42
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$5,128.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$309.03

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Alaska than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 40th of 51

$117

AK $263KY $93.33

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.