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Fetal Scalp Blood Sampling During Labor

Vermont 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?

$141

Typical physician fee. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $141 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $120 to $155.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $372 · 10th to 90th $50 to $501Professionalmedian $141 · 10th to 90th $110 to $245
$100$200$500facility $372professional $141

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
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$371.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$263.03

Where Vermont 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.

Vermont· 34th of 51

$141

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.