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Extended Cell Sample Exam By Pathologist

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 88162

A pathologist's detailed study of loose cells - not an intact piece of tissue - that have been spread onto slides from a sample such as a fluid, a brushing or a scraping. This is the fuller version of that review, using extra slides or additional stains because a routine look was not enough to reach an answer.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $56 · 10th to 90th $31 to $240Professionalmedian $60 · 10th to 90th $39 to $95
$10$20$50$100$200facility $56professional $60

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
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$75.86