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Detailed Tissue Specimen Examination

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 88307

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

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Detailed Tissue Specimen Examination cost?

$263

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $263 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $195 to $347.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $631 · 10th to 90th $263 to $776Professionalmedian $234 · 10th to 90th $91 to $676
$100$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $631professional $234

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$776.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$776.25
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$776.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$1,202.26
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$707.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$741.31

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 4.2 times more in Alaska 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.

Washington, DC· 33rd of 51

$263

AK $575AL $138

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.