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Unlisted Cell Sample Examination

New Hampshire rates for HCPCS 88199

A laboratory examination of loose cells collected from a smear, fluid or fine-needle sample for which no standard named entry exists. It is used when a pathologist performs an uncommon or newly developed analysis of a cell specimen rather than a piece of tissue. A written account of the work done accompanies the claim.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,169 · 10th to 90th $3,631 to $5,754Professionalmedian $100 · 10th to 90th $100 to $100
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $4,169professional $100

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
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Well Sense
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$5,754.40