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CPT 38525
| Hospital · insurer | Rate | × Medicare | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER median $4,408 · local Medicare $4,888 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| Cigna | $4,285 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $3,970 | 0.8× | 7 |
| EmblemHealth | $5,014 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $3,205 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $4,531 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Jacobi Medical Center median $4,408 · local Medicare $4,888 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| Cigna | $4,285 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $3,967 | 0.8× | 7 |
| EmblemHealth | $5,014 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $3,205 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $4,531 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Elmhurst Hospital Center median $4,408 · local Medicare $4,888 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| Cigna | $4,285 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $3,913 | 0.8× | 7 |
| EmblemHealth | $5,014 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $3,205 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $4,531 | 0.9× | 1 |
| South Brooklyn Health median $4,408 · local Medicare $4,888 · file 2026-09-05 | |||
| Cigna | $4,285 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $3,950 | 0.8× | 7 |
| EmblemHealth | $5,014 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Oscar | $4,677 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $3,205 | 0.7× | 3 |
| Vaccn | $4,531 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Maimonides Medical Center median $5,698 · local Medicare $4,888 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $2,830 | 0.6× | 1 |
| Aetna | $4,173 | 0.9× | 3 |
| Centivo | $6,360 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $6,997 | 1.4× | 2 |
| EmblemHealth | $14,858 | 3.0× | 1 |
| Magnacare (rental network) | $6,360 | 1.3× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5,036 | 1.0× | 7 |
| Montefiore Medical Center median $11,712 · local Medicare $4,888 · file 2026-04-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $4,342 | 0.9× | 1 |
| Aetna | $12,235 | 2.5× | 2 |
| Christian Brothers | $12,920 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $6,412 | 1.3× | 2 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $7,565 | 1.5× | 8 |
| EmblemHealth | $11,712 | 2.4× | 6 |
| Healthfirst | $4,154 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Nat Assoc Letter Carriers | $12,920 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Nippon Life Insurance | $12,920 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Northwell | $15,103 | 3.1× | 1 |
| Oscar | $6,602 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Point Comfort | $4,888 | 1.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13,220 | 2.7× | 3 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files) median $13,390 · local Medicare $4,888 · file 2026-01-01 | |||
| 1199SEIU | $5,941 | 1.2× | 3 |
| Aetna | $16,512 | 3.4× | 24 |
| BCBS (other) | $13,586 | 2.8× | 16 |
| Centerlight | $4,622 | 0.9× | 2 |
| Cigna | $18,962 | 3.9× | 22 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $13,586 | 2.8× | 32 |
| EmblemHealth | $13,194 | 2.7× | 69 |
| Magnacare (rental network) | $27,119 | 5.5× | 10 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $9,025 | 1.8× | 24 |
Questions
How much does sentinel lymph node biopsy (underarm) cost with commercial insurance in New York City?
7 New York City hospitals post usable commercial rates for CPT 38525, hospital outpatient. The median across hospitals is $4,408; hospital medians range from $4,408 to $13,390. Your cost depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.