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Modified Radical Neck Lymph Node Removal

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 38724

Removes the lymph nodes from one side of the neck when cancer has spread to them or is likely to. Unlike the most extensive version of the operation, this one deliberately preserves major structures in the neck such as a large nerve, a muscle, and a major vein, which helps protect shoulder movement and appearance afterwards.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Modified Radical Neck Lymph Node Removal cost?

$1,585

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,585 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $1,479 to $3,715.

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 $4,266 · 10th to 90th $1,479 to $19,953Professionalmedian $1,585 · 10th to 90th $1,380 to $6,918
$2K$5K$10K$20Kfacility $4,266professional $1,585

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
$1,479.11
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$7,079.46
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$3,715.35
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$11,220.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$3,890.45
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$3,388.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$27,542.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$4,073.80

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 6.6 times more in Alaska than in Utah. 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· 39th of 51

$1,585

AK $5,888UT $891

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.