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Pathologist Review of a Needle Aspiration Sample

New Jersey 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?

$132

Typical negotiated rate. In New Jersey, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $132 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $110 to $186.

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 $13,804 · 10th to 90th $4,677 to $16,218Professionalmedian $132 · 10th to 90th $85 to $245
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $13,804professional $132

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
$83.18
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$229.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$120.23
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$204.17
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$147.91
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$245.47
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$93.33
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$154.88
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,677.35
Median
$13,803.84
Typical High
$16,218.10
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$295.12
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$131.83
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$162.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$123.03

Where New Jersey 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.

New Jersey· 41st of 51

$132

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.