CPT 59051 Surgery - Maternity
Fetal monitor/interpret only Cost
Body System: Reproductive
Medicare Facility Rate
$36
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$36
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.72
Work RVU
0.15
Facility PE RVU
0.22
Malpractice RVU
1.09
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fetal monitor/interpret only cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $36. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Fetal monitor/interpret only cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $36.