Title: Costs of Common Prenatal Tests - ValuePenguin
Headings: Costs of Common Prenatal Tests
Costs of Common Prenatal Tests
First Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests
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Second Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests
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Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
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Amniocentesis
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Other Common Tests During Pregnancy

Content: Other Common Tests During Pregnancy
Other tests a pregnant woman might need include genetic tests, a group B strep culture, fetal monitoring, or a 24-hour urine test for preeclampsia. As with the other examples, her costs will depend on whether or not she has insurance, how much her provider bills for them, and how her insurance covers them. While more plans are charging more of the costs of care to the insured patient in recent years—average deductibles for both in- and out-of-network care have more than doubled since 2009, according to the Advisory Board—some still have generous coverage for pregnancy. Women who’ve been pregnant in recent years, especially those who are insured through large employers, have reported relatively reasonable co-pays and other out-of-pocket costs. Still, read your own plan literature closely, and make a careful selection when you choose a health insurance plan, if pregnancy costs are in your future. Sterling Price is a research analyst at ValuePenguin specializing in health and life insurance. He graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelors degree in Finance and Accounting and has previous experience as a licensed life insurance representative. Editorial Note: The content of this article is based on the author’s opinions and recommendations alone. It has not been previewed, commissioned or otherwise endorsed by any of our network partners.