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Standard Tissue Specimen Examination

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 88304

A pathologist examines a surgically removed tissue specimen both visually and under a microscope to reach a diagnosis, at a complexity level typically used for more routine, lower-complexity specimens. The findings are summarized in a written pathology report.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Standard Tissue Specimen Examination cost?

$44.67

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $44.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $28.84 to $85.11.

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

Facilitymedian $40 · 10th to 90th $40 to $45Professionalmedian $45 · 10th to 90th $26 to $158
$10$20$50$100facility $40professional $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. 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
$25.70
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$25.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$114.82
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$134.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$29.51
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$31.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$66.07
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$102.33
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$46.77
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$77.62
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$44.67
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$147.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$83.18

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.8 times more in West Virginia than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Connecticut· 36th of 51

$44.67

WV $132AL $34.67

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.