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Needle Muscle Test For Cranial Nerve Function, Both Sides

Hawaii rates for HCPCS 95868

This test uses a thin needle electrode inserted into muscles controlled by nerves that arise directly from the brain, such as muscles of the face or jaw, to check how well those nerves are working. It examines muscles on both sides of the body during the same visit.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Needle Muscle Test For Cranial Nerve Function, Both Sides cost?

$186

Typical negotiated rate. In Hawaii, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $186 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $166 to $191.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $186 · 10th to 90th $138 to $191
$100$200professional $186

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$95.50
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$107.15
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$194.98
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$89.13
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$107.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$112.20

Where Hawaii sits

The same service costs 4.6 times more in Alaska than in Texas. 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.

Hawaii· 14th of 51

$186

AK $331TX $72.44

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.