Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSentinel lymph node biopsy (underarm) in Pennsylvania: what insurers pay
Posted commercial rates at 5 Pennsylvania hospitals, each next to its own Medicare base rate.
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CPT 38525
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddle Memorial Hospital Media | $3,453 | 0.9× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr | $3,640 | 0.9× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Pittsburgh | $4,387 | 1.1× | 1 | 2026-03-06 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia | $6,993 | 1.7× | 3 | 2026-09-15 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital Allentown | $8,526 | 2.1× | 8 | 2026-07-01 |
Questions
How much do insurers pay for sentinel lymph node biopsy (underarm) in Pennsylvania?
5 Pennsylvania hospitals post usable commercial rates for sentinel lymph node biopsy (underarm) in their federal price-transparency files. For CPT 38525, hospital outpatient, the median across 5 hospitals is $4,387, 1.1× each hospital's local Medicare base rate. Your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance; the surgeon and anesthesia bill separately.