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Cannulation Of The Thoracic Duct

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 38794

Places a fine tube into the thoracic duct, the main channel that carries lymph fluid from the body back into the bloodstream. Getting access to the duct allows lymph fluid to be drained or a contrast dye to be introduced so the duct can be studied. It is most often used when lymph fluid is leaking, particularly into the chest.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,413 · 10th to 90th $437 to $5,129
$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0Kfacility $1,413

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
$3,715.35
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$3,981.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$5,128.61