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Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam

Maine 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?

$44.67

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $44.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $25.12 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $45 · 10th to 90th $25 to $91
$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0professional $45

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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$42.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$9.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$33.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$63.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$20.89
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$69.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$0.07
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$16.60
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$0.31
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$60.26
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$93.33
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$19.05
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$74.13
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$74.13
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$17.38
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$57.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.03
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$19.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$74.13

Where Maine 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.

Maine $44.67 · 15th 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.