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Cell Culture For Genetic Analysis

California rates for HCPCS 88233

Preparation work in which cells from a patient sample are grown in the laboratory until enough of them are dividing to be examined. The culture step is what allows chromosomes and other genetic material to be studied, and it is reported separately from the study itself.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $191 · 10th–90th $49$4790%10%10th90th$191Professionalmedian $170 · 10th–90th $105$8130%10%10th90th$170$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$933.25
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$223.87
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$457.09
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$331.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$346.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$549.54
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$190.55
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$245.47
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$676.08
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,230.27
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$363.08
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$489.78
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$489.78
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$1,862.09
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$380.19