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Detailed Tissue Specimen Examination

New Jersey 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 July 2026.

How much does Detailed Tissue Specimen Examination cost?

$229

Typical negotiated rate. In New Jersey, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $229 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $200 to $309.

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 $9,333 · 10th to 90th $1,778 to $16,218Professionalmedian $229 · 10th to 90th $178 to $457
$200$500$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $9,333professional $229

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
$181.97
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$436.52
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$239.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$138.04
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$213.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$316.23
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$416.87
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$144.54
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$309.03
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$9,332.54
Typical High
$16,218.10
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$549.54
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$158.49
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$398.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$117.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$263.03

Where New Jersey sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Minnesota than in Florida. 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.

New Jersey· 44th of 51

$229

MN $603FL $204

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.