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Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam

Nebraska 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 Nebraska, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $44.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $19.95 to $52.48.

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 $68 · 10th to 90th $20 to $129Professionalmedian $43 · 10th to 90th $20 to $71
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $68professional $43

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
$19.95
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$4.17
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$16.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$52.48
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$75.86
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$14.79
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$10.23
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$16.22
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$63.10
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$89.13
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$263.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$144.54
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$223.87
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$79.43
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$16.22
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$63.10
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$79.43
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$16.22
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$63.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$83.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.03
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$19.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$64.57

Where Nebraska 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.

Nebraska $44.67 · 17th 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.