Price Checker / CPT 88173
How much does Cytopath Evaluation Fna Report cost?
CPT 88173 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is in line with what this normally costs. No need to dispute.
Fair price
$290–$340
What this should cost
With insurance
~$510
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$430
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What hospitals charge for Cytopath Evaluation Fna Report
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center TOMS RIVER, NJ | $238 | — | 43% |
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About Cytopath Evaluation Fna Report
CPT code 88173 refers to cytopath evaluation fna report (billing description: "Cytopath eval fna report"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $167 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $167 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.