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Induced Abortion Using Vaginal Medication

Louisiana rates for HCPCS 59855

A medically induced pregnancy termination performed using vaginal suppository medication, such as a prostaglandin, sometimes combined with a cervical-softening device to help the cervix open. The service covers the full course of care including hospital admission, monitoring visits, and delivery of the fetus and placental tissue. It is a medication-based method rather than a surgical procedure such as dilation and curettage.

Facilitymedian $2,692 · 10th–90th $550$5,1290%20%10th90th$2,692Professionalmedian $457 · 10th–90th $347$7410%20%10th90th$457$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$4,365.16
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$741.31
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$5,754.40
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$524.81
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$741.31
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$6,606.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$794.33