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Finding Sperm in an Aspirated Sample

North Dakota rates for HCPCS 89257

A laboratory examines fluid drawn directly from the male reproductive tract with a fine needle, rather than an ejaculated semen sample, and searches it under the microscope for sperm. Any sperm found are identified and prepared for use in fertility treatment. It is used when sperm cannot be collected in the usual way.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Finding Sperm in an Aspirated Sample cost?

$347

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $347 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $316 to $417.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $347 · 10th to 90th $347 to $417Professionalmedian $347 · 10th to 90th $2 to $490
$5$20$100$500facility $347professional $347

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$346.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$501.19
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$489.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$3.89
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$602.56

Where North Dakota sits

The same service costs 93.3 times more in Hawaii than in South Dakota. 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.

North Dakota· 5th of 51

$347

HI $479SD $5.13

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.