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Thawing And Growing Frozen Cells

Vermont rates for HCPCS 88241

Laboratory work that brings a frozen sample of cells back to usable condition, warming it carefully and then growing the cells in culture until there are enough to test. It is charged for each frozen portion handled. This step comes before chromosome or genetic studies that need living, dividing cells.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $78 · 10th–90th $12$1820%20%10th90th$78Professionalmedian $18 · 10th–90th $10$180%20%40%10th$18$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$20.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$26.92
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$12.02
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$13.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$27.54