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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 October 2026.

How much does Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample cost?

$372

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $372 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $316 to $661.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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

Facilitymedian $316 · 10th to 90th $316 to $646Professionalmedian $398 · 10th to 90th $191 to $977
$200$500$1Kfacility $316professional $398

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$316.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$467.74
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,584.89
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$912.01
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$1,122.02
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$933.25
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$316.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$851.14

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 11.5 times more in Alaska 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· 47th of 51

$372

AK $1,778AL $155

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.