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CPT 38525
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center median $5,080 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Blue Shield of California | $3,758 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Cigna | $3,470 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,694 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Healthnet | $11,827 | 2.3× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,080 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Providence Mission Hospital median $5,158 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $4,114 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Blue Shield of California | $8,598 | 1.7× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,650 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Healthnet | $9,990 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $4,281 | 0.9× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $4,666 | 0.9× | 2 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr median $5,175 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Blue Shield of California | $3,763 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Cigna | $3,452 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,609 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Healthnet | $11,827 | 2.3× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,175 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital median $5,568 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $3,759 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Blue Shield of California | $5,146 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Cigna | $3,758 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Facey Medical Group | $6,043 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Heritage Provider Network | $7,755 | 1.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,990 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Providence Little Co Of Mary Med Ctr San Pedro median $5,609 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Blue Shield of California | $4,036 | 0.8× | 3 |
| Cigna | $6,826 | 1.4× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,609 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Healthnet | $11,827 | 2.3× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,204 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center median $5,609 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Blue Shield of California | $3,874 | 0.8× | 2 |
| Cigna | $3,463 | 0.7× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,609 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Healthnet | $11,827 | 2.3× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $7,309 | 1.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $6,035 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance median $5,609 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Blue Shield of California | $4,046 | 0.8× | 3 |
| Cigna | $6,832 | 1.4× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,609 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Healthnet | $11,827 | 2.3× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,214 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Saint John's Health Center median $5,821 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Blue Shield of California | $5,390 | 1.1× | 3 |
| Cigna | $9,297 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,751 | 1.1× | 4 |
| Healthnet | $11,827 | 2.3× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,821 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Providence St. Jude Medical Center median $5,930 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $4,035 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Blue Shield of California | $6,929 | 1.4× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $9,477 | 1.9× | 4 |
| Healthnet | $9,990 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $4,281 | 0.9× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $4,932 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Ucla West Valley Medical Center median $6,458 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-03-29 | |||
| Centivo | $11,677 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Cigna | $4,810 | 1.0× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,004 | 1.4× | 2 |
| LA Care Commercial | $5,912 | 1.2× | 2 |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc median $6,547 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $3,863 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Axminster Medical Group | $6,043 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Blue Shield of California | $8,997 | 1.8× | 2 |
| Cigna | $6,193 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Health Care Support | $6,295 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $14,352 | 2.8× | 1 |
| Riverside Physician Network | $7,302 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Seoul Medical Group | $6,547 | 1.3× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,075 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Providence St. Joseph Hospital median $6,854 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $4,035 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Blue Shield of California | $8,244 | 1.6× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $8,699 | 1.7× | 4 |
| Healthnet | $9,990 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $4,281 | 0.9× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,463 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital median $6,999 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-03-29 | |||
| Blue Shield of California | $6,999 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Centivo | $12,086 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $5,625 | 1.1× | 3 |
| Health Plan of Nevada Commercial | $14,028 | 2.8× | 1 |
| LA Care Covered CA | $6,668 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian median $8,668 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $9,582 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Blue Shield of California | $5,619 | 1.1× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,754 | 1.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $11,798 | 2.3× | 2 |
| Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center median $9,348 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $2,827 | 0.6× | 2 |
| Blue Shield of California | $5,915 | 1.2× | 5 |
| Centivo | $11,331 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Cigna | $2,890 | 0.6× | 3 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $8,701 | 1.7× | 4 |
| Healthcare Partners | $13,068 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Healthnet | $10,220 | 2.0× | 2 |
| Monarch Health Plan | $9,996 | 2.0× | 4 |
| Select Health | $6,798 | 1.3× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $10,482 | 2.1× | 3 |
| Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center median $10,506 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| Aetna | $2,776 | 0.6× | 2 |
| Blue Shield of California | $7,182 | 1.4× | 5 |
| Centivo | $11,331 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Cigna | $3,312 | 0.7× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $9,717 | 1.9× | 4 |
| HealthNet | $14,600 | 2.9× | 1 |
| Healthcare Partners | $13,068 | 2.6× | 2 |
| Monarch Health Plan | $10,878 | 2.2× | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $10,506 | 2.1× | 3 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center median $14,342 · local Medicare $5,036 · file 2025-11-26 | |||
| Blue Shield of California | $18,056 | 3.6× | 4 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $14,322 | 2.8× | 2 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $14,342 | 2.8× | 3 |
Questions
How much does sentinel lymph node biopsy (underarm) cost with commercial insurance in Los Angeles CA?
17 Los Angeles CA hospitals post usable commercial rates for CPT 38525, hospital outpatient. The median across hospitals is $5,930; hospital medians range from $5,080 to $14,342. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.