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On-The-Spot Check Of A Needle Biopsy Sample

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 88172

When a fine needle is used to collect cells from a lump or lesion, a specialist can examine the sample immediately while the patient is still present to confirm that enough material was collected to make a diagnosis. This on-the-spot check helps avoid the need to repeat the needle sampling on a separate visit if the first attempt didn't collect enough material.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does On-The-Spot Check Of A Needle Biopsy Sample cost?

$61.66

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $61.66 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $34.67 to $75.86.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $32 · 10th to 90th $16 to $71Professionalmedian $71 · 10th to 90th $30 to $115
$20$50$100facility $32professional $71

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$32.36
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$70.79
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$120.23
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$79.43
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$72.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$44.67
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$107.15
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$141.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$57.54

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.2 times more in Wisconsin than in Nevada. 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.

Connecticut· 20th of 51

$61.66

WI $112NV $34.67

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.