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Specialized Cell Sample Preparation and Review

Virginia 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?

$58.88

Typical negotiated rate. In Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $58.88 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $50.12 to $87.10.

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 $71 · 10th to 90th $40 to $155Professionalmedian $59 · 10th to 90th $41 to $115
$1.0$10.0$100.0facility $71professional $59

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
$50.12
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$66.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$79.43
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$43.65
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$36.31
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$85.11
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$40.74
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$67.61
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$93.33
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$36.31
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$58.88
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$186.21
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$53.70
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$125.89
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$158.49
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$72.44
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$91.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$83.18

Where Virginia 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.

Virginia $58.88 · 45th 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.