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Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample

North Dakota 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?

$832

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $832 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $275 to $1,096.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $275 · 10th to 90th $275 to $1,047Professionalmedian $955 · 10th to 90th $603 to $1,288
$500$1K$2Kfacility $275professional $955

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
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$1,122.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$2,137.96
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,288.25
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$194.98
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,096.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$812.83
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$831.76
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$3,235.94
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$891.25
2 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,548.82
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$257.04

Where North Dakota 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.

North Dakota· 4th of 51

$832

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.