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Removal Of Surface Lymph Nodes In The Armpit

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 38740

Removes the lymph nodes lying in the more superficial layer of the armpit through an incision under the arm. It is done to find out whether a cancer has spread to those nodes, or to take out nodes already known to be involved. The tissue removed is sent for examination.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $6,310 · 10th to 90th $2,754 to $13,490
$2K$5K$10Kfacility $6,310

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
$3,715.35
Median
$7,762.47
Typical High
$13,489.63