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Specialized Cell Sample Preparation and Review

Connecticut 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?

$70.79

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $70.79 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $44.67 to $123.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $74 · 10th to 90th $74 to $74Professionalmedian $71 · 10th to 90th $45 to $174
$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $74professional $71

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
$44.67
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$102.33
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$199.53
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$107.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$83.18
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$186.21
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$102.33
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$87.10
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$177.83
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$27.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$102.33

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut $70.79 · 30th 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.