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Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample

Arizona 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.

Facilitymedian $339 · 10th–90th $339$3390%50%100%$339Professionalmedian $186 · 10th–90th $48$5370%10%10th90th$186$0.1$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$691.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$338.84
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$467.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$630.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$107.15
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$338.84
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$3,235.94
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$660.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$660.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$151.36