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Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam

South Dakota 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?

$47.86

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $47.86 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $33.11 to $63.10.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $52 · 10th to 90th $34 to $81Professionalmedian $48 · 10th to 90th $22 to $74
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $52professional $48

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
$22.39
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$33.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$40.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$87.10
Avera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$60.26
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$72.44
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$81.28
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$263.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$4.17
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$144.54
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$223.87
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$58.88
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$12.30
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$46.77
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$74.13
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$12.88
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$58.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$14.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$58.88
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$74.13
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$15.14
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$58.88

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota $47.86 · 14th 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.