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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.

Facilitymedian $182 · 10th–90th $76$1820%50%10th$182Professionalmedian $158 · 10th–90th $49$5130%5%10%10th90th$158$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

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