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Removal Of Deep Neck Lymph Nodes For Testing

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 38520

Removes deep lymph nodes from the lower neck along with the pad of fat they sit in, through an incision just above the collarbone, so the tissue can be examined under a microscope. It is used to find out whether cancer or another disease has reached those nodes.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,715 · 10th to 90th $2,570 to $8,710
$2K$5K$10Kfacility $3,715

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. 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
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$3,981.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$8,709.64