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Specialized Cell Sample Preparation and Review

Arkansas rates for HCPCS 88112

A non-gynecologic fluid or cell sample, such as from a cyst or body fluid, is processed using a specialized slide-preparation technique that concentrates and clarifies the cells for a clearer view, and then examined by a pathologist under a microscope. This method improves cell detail compared to a standard smear.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Specialized Cell Sample Preparation and Review cost?

$79.43

Typical negotiated rate. In Arkansas, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $79.43 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $56.23 to $100.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $32 · 10th to 90th $21 to $52Professionalmedian $79 · 10th to 90th $43 to $170
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $32professional $79

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
$51.29
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$93.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$77.62
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$100.00
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$43.65
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$38.02
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$83.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$38.02
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$45.71
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$52.48
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$70.79
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$114.82
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$50.12
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$83.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$56.23

Where Arkansas sits

The same service costs 2.6 times more in Wyoming than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Arkansas $79.43 · 21st of 51
WY $129AL $48.98

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.