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Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam

Georgia 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?

$34.67

Typical negotiated rate. In Georgia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $34.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $23.99 to $63.10.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $15 · 10th to 90th $3 to $41Professionalmedian $35 · 10th to 90th $21 to $78
$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $15professional $35

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
$21.38
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$4.57
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$34.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$54.95
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$63.10
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$12.59
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$81.28
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$16.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$61.66
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$40.74
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$19.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$85.11
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$144.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$27.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$117.49
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$25.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$91.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$4.17
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$16.22
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$70.79

Where Georgia 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.

Georgia $34.67 · 29th 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.