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Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration

Nebraska rates for HCPCS 38222

A needle is inserted into a bone, usually in the hip, to both withdraw a small liquid sample of bone marrow (aspiration) and remove a small core of solid marrow tissue (biopsy), typically done together in one procedure. The samples are examined in a lab to evaluate blood cell production and diagnose conditions affecting the bone marrow.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,236 · 10th–90th $204$8,5110%10%10th90th$3,236Professionalmedian $219 · 10th–90th $71$5130%10%10th90th$219$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$346.74
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$794.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$549.54
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$380.19
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,677.35
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$11,748.98
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$338.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$501.19
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$4,265.80
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$616.60
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$501.19
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$389.05
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$426.58