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Pathologist Review of a Needle Aspiration Sample

South Dakota 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?

$380

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $380 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $186 to $513.

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 $186 · 10th to 90th $166 to $389Professionalmedian $380 · 10th to 90th $112 to $513
$100$200$500facility $186professional $380

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
$112.20
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$512.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$275.42
Avera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$309.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$446.68
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$269.15
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$389.05
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$1,949.84
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$436.52
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$562.34
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$302.00
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$181.97
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$331.13
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$131.83
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$147.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$229.09
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$380.19
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$147.91
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$229.09

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota· 1st of 51

$380

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.