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Pathologist Review of a Needle Aspiration Sample

Florida 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?

$126

Typical negotiated rate. In Florida, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $126 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $100 to $170.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $95 · 10th to 90th $43 to $204Professionalmedian $126 · 10th to 90th $81 to $282
$50$100$200facility $95professional $126

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
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$295.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$141.25
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$169.82
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$114.82
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$169.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$239.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$123.03
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$239.88
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$128.82
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$134.90
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$144.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$181.97
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$190.55
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$51.29
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43

Where Florida 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.

Florida· 47th of 51

$126

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.