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Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam

Idaho 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?

$56.23

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $56.23 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $54.95 to $61.66.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $66 · 10th to 90th $33 to $155Professionalmedian $56 · 10th to 90th $35 to $66
$20.0$50.0$100.0facility $66professional $56

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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$15.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$66.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$15.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$51.29
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$66.07
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$13.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$51.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$25.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.50
Median
$5.50
Typical High
$5.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$19.95
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$81.28
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$60.26
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$12.30
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$47.86
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$12.02
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$4.37
Typical High
$10.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$33.88

Where Idaho 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.

Idaho $56.23 · 7th 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.