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Cell Sample Concentration and Review

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 88108

A fluid sample, such as from a cyst, joint, or body cavity, is processed using a technique that concentrates the cells onto a slide for examination, and then reviewed by a pathologist under a microscope. This method helps ensure that even a small number of cells in a dilute fluid sample can be adequately evaluated.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Cell Sample Concentration and Review cost?

$67.61

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $67.61 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $44.67 to $97.72.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $46 · 10th to 90th $46 to $46Professionalmedian $68 · 10th to 90th $43 to $166
$50$100$200facility $46professional $68

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$114.82
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$162.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$66.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$85.11
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$134.90
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$47.86
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$109.65

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.2 times more in Minnesota than in Oklahoma. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Connecticut· 25th of 51

$67.61

MN $145OK $44.67

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.