Pathology malpractice insurance in District of Columbia
Typical annual premium at $1M / $3M mature claims-made — 99% above the national median.
Who files these rates in District of Columbia
- $17,945 — The Medical Protective Company (ed. 04/01/2023)
- $28,178 — The Doctors Company (ed. 07/22)
By region in District of Columbia
District of Columbia files a single statewide rate for this class — no county-level territory gradient — so the benchmark applies across the state.
What drives a Pathology premium
Specialty class
Pathology — a diagnostic class with no direct patient procedures.
Territory
Where you practice; county factors can move the rate well above or below the state figure.
Maturity
Claims-made steps up over ~4 years to the mature rate shown here.
Limits
$1M / $3M is the benchmark; higher limits raise the premium via a filed increased-limit factor.
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All specialties in District of Columbia
| Specialty | $1M / $3M range |
|---|---|
| Psychiatry | $11,638–$12,560 |
| Ophthalmology | $20,626–$28,638 |
| Occupational Medicine | $9,189–$12,560 |
| Pathology | $17,945–$28,178 |
| Dermatology | $12,560–$18,377 |
| Pediatrics | $20,624–$30,627 |
| Family Medicine | $20,626–$24,809 |
| General Practice | $20,626–$24,809 |
| Internal Medicine | $20,626–$30,627 |
| Gastroenterology | $34,917–$37,662 |
| Neurology | $25,105–$43,645 |
| Pulmonology | $36,754–$37,662 |
| Anesthesiology | $25,105–$33,691 |
| Radiology | $30,484–$45,024 |
| Cardiology | $20,626–$26,034 |
| Emergency Medicine | $47,749–$64,319 |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $57,279–$81,318 |
| General Surgery | $85,949–$113,477 |
| OB/GYN | $117,456–$132,313 |