Lab tests CPT 81420 Alabama Outpatient

NIPT prenatal DNA test cost in Alabama

In Alabama, 2 hospitals publish a cash price for prenatal cell-free DNA screen for trisomy 21, 18 and 13 (NIPT): from $1,083.99 to $2,182.40, with a median of $1,633.20. The lowest price is at Crestwood Medical Center (Huntsville). The highest price is 2.0× the lowest.

Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 81420. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 22, 2026.

Lowest$1,083.99Crestwood Medical Center
Median$1,633.20half pay less
Highest$2,182.40in Alabama
Lowest saves$549.21vs the median

Hospitals in Alabama, cheapest first

HospitalCash price List priceFile date
Crestwood Medical Center lowest Huntsville · Huntsville, AL FET ANEUP GSA PN $1,083.99 $6,022.19 Jan 1, 2026
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East Alabama Medical Center Opelika · Auburn-Opelika, AL LAB QNATAL ADVANCED $2,182.40 $3,968.00 Jan 1, 2026
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By metro area

Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.

Metro areaHospitals LowestMedian
Auburn-Opelika, AL 1 $2,182.40 $2,182.40
Huntsville, AL 1 $1,083.99 $1,083.99

What it is

NIPT analyzes fragments of fetal DNA that circulate in the mother's blood to screen for Down syndrome (trisomy 21) and trisomies 18 and 13. It can be done from about 10 weeks of pregnancy. It is a screening test, so a positive result needs a diagnostic test to confirm.

What the price covers

The price usually covers the DNA analysis of one blood sample. The blood draw, genetic counseling and any added screens, such as sex chromosomes or microdeletions, may be billed separately.

Prenatal cell-free DNA screen for trisomy 21, 18 and 13 (NIPT) in other states

Median cash price across the state's hospitals.