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Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample

Alaska rates for HCPCS 88348

This is a specialized examination of a tissue sample using an electron microscope, which reveals cell structures at a much finer level of detail than a standard light microscope can show. Pathologists use it for certain diagnoses — for example, some kidney diseases or unusual tumors — where the extra detail changes or confirms the diagnosis. It is reserved for cases where a routine microscopic exam does not give a clear enough answer.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Professionalmedian $275 · 10th–90th $58$1,7780%10%10th90th$275$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$1,819.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$346.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$102.33
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$2,691.53
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$407.38
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$457.09
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,380.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$331.13