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Placing A Protective Spacer Near The Prostate

California rates for HCPCS 0438T

A gel-like material is injected through the skin into the space between the prostate and the rectum, with imaging used to guide the needle. The material pushes the rectal wall away from the prostate so the rectum receives less radiation during prostate radiotherapy. It breaks down and is absorbed by the body over the following months.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,467 · 10th to 90th $2,570 to $12,882Professionalmedian $398 · 10th to 90th $398 to $398
$500$1K$2K$5K$10K$20Kfacility $4,467professional $398

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$12,882.50
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$398.11