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Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample

Iowa 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 $98 · 10th–90th $18$3390%10%20%10th90th$98Professionalmedian $372 · 10th–90th $71$8910%5%10%10th90th$372$20.0$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$446.68
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,445.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$251.19
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$977.24
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$263.03
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
$363.08
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$3,235.94
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$660.69
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,445.44
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$288.40
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,023.29
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$912.01
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$1,548.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$295.12
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$851.14
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,071.52
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$165.96