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Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample

Alabama 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 $166 · 10th–90th $49$4790%10%10th90th$166$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
$213.80
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$602.56
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$79.43
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$467.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$691.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$120.23