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Needle Muscle Test of Half the Diaphragm

Montana rates for HCPCS 95866

This test inserts a thin needle electrode into the diaphragm muscle on one side to record its electrical activity directly, evaluating how well the nerve and muscle controlling that side of breathing are working. It is used to investigate unexplained breathing difficulty or suspected weakness of the diaphragm when other tests have not clarified the cause. The recording is typically done with imaging guidance to safely place the needle near the lung and chest structures.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $209 · 10th–90th $129$2510%20%10th90th$209Professionalmedian $186 · 10th–90th $117$2820%20%10th90th$186$100.0$200.0$500.0

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$263.03
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$562.34
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$245.47
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$245.47
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$263.03
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$346.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$251.19