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Fetal Fibronectin Test for Preterm Labor Risk

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 82731

This test analyzes a swab sample taken from the vagina and cervix during pregnancy to check for a protein that is normally not present at this stage unless labor is beginning. It is used in women who are having symptoms of early contractions to help estimate the short-term risk of premature delivery. A negative result is reassuring that labor is unlikely within the next couple of weeks.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Fetal Fibronectin Test for Preterm Labor Risk cost?

$51.29

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $51.29 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $46.77 to $89.13.

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 $110 · 10th to 90th $48 to $245Professionalmedian $51 · 10th to 90th $40 to $126
$50$100$200$500facility $110professional $51

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
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$478.63
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$134.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$141.25

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.8 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· 46th of 51

$51.29

AK $178KY $46.77

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.