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Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam

Nevada 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?

$37.15

Typical negotiated rate. In Nevada, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $37.15 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $25.12 to $54.95.

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 $21 · 10th to 90th $5 to $42Professionalmedian $37 · 10th to 90th $19 to $60
$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0facility $21professional $37

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
$25.12
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$34.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$53.70
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$20.42
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$3.31
Typical High
$20.42
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$31.62
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$3.39
Typical High
$14.79
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$4.57
Median
$4.90
Typical High
$9.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$10.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$44.67
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$0.28
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$52.48
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$0.22
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$10.72
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$0.06
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$41.69
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$32.36
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$6.61
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$25.70
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$4.37
Typical High
$19.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$61.66

Where Nevada 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.

Nevada $37.15 · 25th 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.