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Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample

Maine 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?

$661

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $661 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $316 to $912.

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 $661 · 10th to 90th $316 to $1,349
$200$500$1Kprofessional $661

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
$316.23
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$398.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$933.25
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$1,122.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$0.79
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$131.83
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,348.96
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$204.17
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$575.44
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,348.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$204.17

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Minnesota than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Maine· 13th of 51

$661

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.