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Specialized Cell Sample Preparation and Review

Michigan 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 Michigan, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $79.43 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $60.26 to $95.50.

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 $95 · 10th to 90th $52 to $646Professionalmedian $78 · 10th to 90th $51 to $110
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $95professional $78

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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$645.65
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$52.48
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$35.48
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$21.38
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$107.15
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$57.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$48.98
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$61.66
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$61.66
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$64.57
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$151.36
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$72.44
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$70.79
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$295.12
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$162.18
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$275.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$109.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$95.50

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan $79.43 · 23rd 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.