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Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

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4.0

1199 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30606

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SSP DE003

Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance

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$1,032

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$1,031

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$500

Highest

$2,395

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Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance Overview

A fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy is a procedure used to remove a small sample of tissue from a lump or abnormal area in your body for examination under a microscope. This minimally invasive procedure uses a very thin, hollow needle to collect the tissue sample. The needle is typically guided by ultrasound or another imaging method to ensure it reaches the correct area.

During the procedure, you may feel some pressure or a slight pinch, but it is generally well tolerated and does not require general anesthesia. FNA biopsies are commonly used to evaluate lumps or masses in areas such as the breast, thyroid, lymph nodes, or lungs. The tissue sample is sent to a lab, where a pathologist examines it to determine if the cells are normal or show signs of disease, such as cancer.

The procedure is quick, and most patients can go home the same day. Some mild discomfort or bruising may occur at the biopsy site, but these symptoms typically resolve on their own. Your healthcare provider will discuss the results with you once they are available and guide the next steps if further treatment is needed.

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This list includes the services and fees bundled into the Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance Standard Service Package (SSP DE003). The final price for the procedure will depend on which services your provider ultimately performs, your insurance plan and your medical benefits.

Code	Code Type	Description
HCPCS 10005	Base Code	Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance
HCPCS 10005	Professional	Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance
HCPCS 88173	Facility	Evaluation of cells from needle aspirate to diagnose medical condition
RC 0311	Facility	Laboratory Pathology - Cytology
RC 0361	Facility	Operating Room Services - Minor surgery
HCPCS 88305	Optional	Microscopic/gross-exam of surgical pathology biopsies/exam/resections

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SSP DE003

Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance

You'd pay up to

$1,032

The estimated total cost of care without any insurance coverage or discounts.

Check how much your insurance plan could cover.

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Individual treatments can vary, causing costs to change. Use the prices above to estimate your out-of-pocket cost. To verify your out-of-pocket cost, contact your healthcare provider.

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