59012 Fetal cord puncture prenatal
Also known as: cordocentesis, umbilical blood sampling, fetal blood sampling
Fetal cord puncture (percutaneous umbilical blood sampling) for prenatal diagnostic testing under ultrasound guidance.
Clinical Context
Performed for rapid fetal karyotyping, blood type and antibody determination, or assessment of intrauterine infections (toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex).
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.35 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.95 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.08 |
| Total RVU | 5.38 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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