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Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam

Ohio 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.

Facilitymedian $69 · 10th–90th $9$760%20%10th90th$69Professionalmedian $19 · 10th–90th $5$510%5%10%10th90th$19$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$14.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$48.98
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$9.12
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$72.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$16.22
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$51.29
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$54.95
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$12.02
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$42.66
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$34.67
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$60.26
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$12.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$46.77
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$56.23
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$66.07
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$18.62
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$46.77
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$74.13
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$15.14
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$114.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$66.07