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Anesthesia For Needle Biopsy Of Lung Lining

Louisiana rates for HCPCS 00522

Anesthesia care during a needle biopsy of the pleura - the thin lining that covers the lung and the inside of the chest wall - taken through the chest wall. The anesthesia clinician keeps the patient still and comfortable and monitors breathing and circulation; the biopsy itself is charged separately.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $0 · 10th to 90th $0 to $257Professionalmedian $52 · 10th to 90th $42 to $240
$0.1$1$10$100facility $0professional $52

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$302.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$275.42
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$0.02
Median
$0.02
Typical High
$0.03
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$275.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$60.26