59030 Fetal scalp blood sampling
Also known as: fetal scalp sampling, fetal blood pH, scalp blood gas
Fetal scalp blood sampling involves obtaining fetal blood from the fetal scalp during labor for assessment of fetal pH and acid-base status.
Clinical Context
Performed when fetal monitoring shows concerning patterns; normal pH (>7.25) reassures, while low pH (<7.20) indicates fetal acidemia requiring intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.94 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.41 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.61 |
| Total RVU | 2.96 |
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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