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Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample

Illinois 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 $204 · 10th–90th $204$2040%50%100%$204Professionalmedian $132 · 10th–90th $63$6610%10%10th90th$132$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$691.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$162.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$758.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$831.76
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$125.89
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$1,122.02
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$389.05
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$741.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$363.08