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On-The-Spot Check Of A Needle Biopsy Sample

Iowa 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.

Facilitymedian $47 · 10th–90th $8$1550%10%20%10th90th$47Professionalmedian $47 · 10th–90th $19$1450%5%10%10th90th$47$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample — interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$52.48
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$144.54
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$186.21
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$186.21
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$478.63
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$346.74
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$331.13
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$181.97
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$114.82
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$64.57
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$107.15
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$72.44
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$38.02
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$51.29
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$131.83
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$81.28
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$51.29