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Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample

Kentucky 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?

$331

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $331 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $102 to $372.

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 $331 · 10th to 90th $100 to $603
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0Kprofessional $331

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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$691.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$93.33
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$363.08
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$125.89
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$467.74
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
$218.78
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$2,290.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$380.19
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$794.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$151.36

Where Kentucky 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.

Kentucky $331 · 48th 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.