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Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample

Colorado 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.

How much does Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample cost?

$380

Typical negotiated rate. In Colorado, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $380 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $309 to $501.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $380 · 10th to 90th $214 to $813
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $380

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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$794.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$302.00
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$851.14
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$831.76
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$181.97
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$707.95
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,258.93
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$812.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$177.83

Where Colorado sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Minnesota than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Colorado $380 · 35th of 51
MN $1,047AL $309

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.