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Pathologist Review of a Needle Aspiration Sample

Connecticut 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?

$155

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $155 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $105 to $240.

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 $87 · 10th to 90th $87 to $87Professionalmedian $155 · 10th to 90th $83 to $355
$100$200$500facility $87professional $155

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$354.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$190.55
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$354.81
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$177.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$316.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$181.97
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$302.00
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$125.89
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$204.17
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$331.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$436.52
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$234.42

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut· 24th of 51

$155

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.