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Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam cost?

$33.88

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $33.88 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $27.54 to $58.88.

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 $44 · 10th to 90th $30 to $100Professionalmedian $34 · 10th to 90th $18 to $87
$10$20$50$100$200facility $44professional $34

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$91.20
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$38.02
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$7.41
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$138.04
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$87.10

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 4.4 times more in Alaska than in Arkansas. 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.

Washington, DC· 38th of 51

$33.88

AK $123AR $28.18

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.