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Specialized Cell Sample Preparation and Review

Maine 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?

$93.33

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $93.33 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $54.95 to $126.

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

Professionalmedian $93 · 10th to 90th $55 to $186
$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0professional $93

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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$53.70
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$128.82
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$79.43
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$0.28
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$0.47
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$66.07
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$186.21
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$69.18
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$112.20
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$165.96
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$67.61
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$112.20

Where Maine 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.

Maine $93.33 · 13th 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.