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Bronchoscopy with Airway Fluid Wash

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 31624

During a bronchoscopy, sterile fluid is instilled into a small section of the lung and then withdrawn to collect cells and fluid from deep within the airways for laboratory analysis. This technique, called lavage, samples a broader area than brushing or simple washing.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Bronchoscopy with Airway Fluid Wash cost?

$309

Typical physician fee. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $309 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $155 to $646.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,549 · 10th to 90th $309 to $8,511Professionalmedian $288 · 10th to 90th $138 to $776
$200$500$1K$2K$5K$10K$20Kfacility $1,549professional $288

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$4,265.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$776.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$234.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$30.90
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$2,089.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$691.83
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$27,542.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$691.83

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Wisconsin than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 29th of 51

$309

WI $724KY $234

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.