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Pathologist Review of a Needle Aspiration Sample

Virginia 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 Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $132 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $91.20 to $158.

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 $129 · 10th to 90th $71 to $245Professionalmedian $132 · 10th to 90th $63 to $251
$50$100$200$500facility $129professional $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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$251.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$131.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$120.23
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$58.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$63.10
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$173.78
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$72.44
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$147.91
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$239.88
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$91.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$141.25
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$288.40
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$204.17
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$288.40
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$138.04
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$147.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$147.91

Where Virginia 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.

Virginia· 42nd 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.