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Pathologist Review of a Needle Aspiration Sample

Nevada 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?

$135

Typical negotiated rate. In Nevada, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $135 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $91.20 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $74 · 10th to 90th $37 to $112Professionalmedian $135 · 10th to 90th $50 to $229
$50$100$200facility $74professional $135

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
$50.12
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$229.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$120.23
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$501.19
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$41.69
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$100.00
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$69.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$204.17
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$165.96
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$0.71
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$269.15
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$0.56
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$107.15
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$0.14
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$165.96
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$165.96
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$66.07
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$112.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$389.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$213.80

Where Nevada 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.

Nevada· 38th of 51

$135

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.