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Specialized Cell Sample Preparation and Review

Florida 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?

$63.10

Typical negotiated rate. In Florida, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $63.10 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $47.86 to $85.11.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $87 · 10th to 90th $22 to $129Professionalmedian $63 · 10th to 90th $43 to $240
$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0facility $87professional $63

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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$66.07
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$47.86
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$45.71
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$25.12
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$69.18
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$181.97
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$104.71
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$79.43
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$58.88
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$93.33
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$51.29
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$20.42
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$31.62

Where Florida 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.

Florida $63.10 · 40th 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.