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Pathologist Review of a Needle Aspiration Sample

Alabama rates for HCPCS 88173

This is the laboratory service in which a pathologist examines cells collected during a fine-needle aspiration, a procedure where a thin needle draws a small sample of cells from a lump or area of concern. The pathologist interprets what is seen under the microscope and issues a written report.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Pathologist Review of a Needle Aspiration Sample cost?

$117

Typical negotiated rate. In Alabama, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $117 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $97.72 to $174.

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 $65 · 10th to 90th $65 to $174Professionalmedian $117 · 10th to 90th $95 to $174
$50$100$200facility $65professional $117

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
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$100.00
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$87.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$181.97
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$89.13
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$91.20

Where Alabama sits

The same service costs 3.5 times more in South Dakota than in Oklahoma. 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.

Alabama· 49th of 51

$117

SD $380OK $110

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.