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Pathologist Review of a Needle Aspiration Sample

Idaho 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?

$282

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $282 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $229 to $309.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $234 · 10th to 90th $148 to $339Professionalmedian $282 · 10th to 90th $135 to $339
$50$100$200facility $234professional $282

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
$229.09
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$338.84
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$338.84
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$194.98
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$338.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$141.25
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$204.17
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$70.79
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$281.84
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$309.03
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$120.23
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$186.21
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$295.12
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$120.23
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$208.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$107.15

Where Idaho 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.

Idaho· 5th of 51

$282

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.