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Nasal Smear For Eosinophils

Vermont rates for HCPCS 89190

A sample of mucus or cells from inside the nose is spread on a slide, stained and examined under a microscope for eosinophils, a white blood cell that gathers where there is an allergic reaction. Plenty of these cells points toward allergy as the cause of nasal symptoms.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $37 · 10th–90th $2$850%10%20%10th90th$37Professionalmedian $8 · 10th–90th $6$80%50%10th$8$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$8.32
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$9.77
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$8.32
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$5.75
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$3.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.04
Median
$2.04
Typical High
$2.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$12.88