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Breast Reconstruction With A Tissue Expander

Michigan rates for HCPCS 19357

Rebuilds a breast by placing a temporary balloon-like expander under the skin or chest muscle. Over the following weeks or months salt water is added through a small port to stretch the tissue gradually, making room for a permanent implant later. It may be done at the time of the original breast surgery or as a separate operation afterwards, and the later exchange for a permanent implant is charged separately.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $7,244 · 10th–90th $1,698$37,1540%10%10th90th$7,244$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$19,054.61
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$8,912.51
Typical High
$37,153.52
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$1,659.59
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$5,754.40
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,897.79
Median
$12,022.64
Typical High
$28,183.83