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Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample

Pennsylvania 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?

$398

Typical negotiated rate. In Pennsylvania, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $398 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $347 to $589.

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 11 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $398 · 10th to 90th $219 to $832
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0Kprofessional $398

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
$95.50
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$181.97
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$1,174.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$194.98
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$100.00
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$794.33
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$186.21
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
$186.21
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$691.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$112.20
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$724.44
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$102.33
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$977.24
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$154.88
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$128.82
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$100.00
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$181.97
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$1,174.90
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$190.55
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$309.03
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$489.78
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$707.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$141.25

Where Pennsylvania 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.

Pennsylvania $398 · 32nd 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.