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Specialized Cell Sample Preparation and Review

Idaho 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?

$120

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $120 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $107 to $129.

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 $141 · 10th to 90th $68 to $178Professionalmedian $120 · 10th to 90th $66 to $141
$50.0$100.0facility $141professional $120

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
$141.25
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$81.28
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$134.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$54.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$31.62
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$177.83
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$120.23
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$47.86
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$72.44
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$120.23
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$54.95

Where Idaho 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.

Idaho $120 · 4th 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.