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Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 88302

A pathologist examines tissue removed during a minor surgical procedure under a microscope, at a basic level of detail typically used for straightforward, routine specimens such as a hernia sac. It confirms the tissue's identity and checks for anything unexpected.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam cost?

$33.88

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $33.88 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $21.38 to $64.57.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $32 · 10th to 90th $32 to $32Professionalmedian $34 · 10th to 90th $21 to $95
$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $32professional $34

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
$20.89
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$16.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$83.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$95.50
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$18.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$31.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$14.45
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$53.70
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$177.83
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$27.54
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$64.57
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$22.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$67.61

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 5.2 times more in West Virginia than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Connecticut $33.88 · 30th of 51
WV $129KY $24.55

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.