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Cell Culture For Genetic Analysis

New Mexico 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.

How much does Cell Culture For Genetic Analysis cost?

$170

Typical negotiated rate. In New Mexico, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $170 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $117 to $204.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $219 · 10th to 90th $141 to $380Professionalmedian $170 · 10th to 90th $87 to $282
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $219professional $170

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
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$933.25
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$302.00
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$380.19
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$302.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$269.15

Where New Mexico sits

The same service costs 2.3 times more in Wyoming than in Nebraska. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

New Mexico· 10th of 51

$170

WY $219NE $93.33

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.