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Fetal Scalp Blood Sampling During Labor

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 59030

Takes a tiny blood sample from the baby's scalp during labor, through the opened cervix, to measure how well the baby is tolerating contractions. The sample shows whether the baby is short of oxygen. Results help decide whether labor can safely continue or a quicker delivery is needed.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Fetal Scalp Blood Sampling During Labor cost?

$126

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $126 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $110 to $263.

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 $550 · 10th to 90th $110 to $4,074Professionalmedian $126 · 10th to 90th $107 to $316
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $550professional $126

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
$109.65
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$7,943.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$117.49
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$630.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$295.12
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$251.19
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$1,548.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$295.12

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.2 times more in Alaska than in Texas. 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· 43rd of 51

$126

AK $355TX $110

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.