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Bronchoscopy with Airway Fluid Wash

North Carolina 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During a bronchoscopy, sterile fluid is instilled into a small section of the lung and then withdrawn to collect cells and fluid from deep within the airways for laboratory analysis.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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $1,413 · 10th–90th $195$6,6070%10%10th90th$1,413Professionalmedian $245 · 10th–90th $5$7080%10%10th90th$245$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K

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
$245.47
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$6,760.83
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$575.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$691.83
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$512.86
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$794.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$549.54
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$537.03
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$630.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$7,079.46
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$501.19
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,786.30
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$28,840.32
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$3,801.89
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$3,801.89
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$6,309.57