Preparing Fat-Derived Cells For Hand Treatment

Vermont rates for HCPCS 0489T

Fat tissue is taken from the patient, usually through a small liposuction, and processed in the laboratory to separate out the cells that will be used for treatment. The tissue is broken down, non-viable cells and debris are removed, and the remaining cells are counted and prepared at the right concentration. This service covers the harvesting and preparation only; injecting the cells is done separately.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $191 · 10th to 90th $135 to $275

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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier Global Typical Low $134.90 Median $134.90 Typical High $190.55	Professional	Global	$134.90	$134.90	$190.55
United Setting Professional Modifier Global Typical Low $194.98 Median $281.84 Typical High $416.87	Professional	Global	$194.98	$281.84	$416.87