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Electron Microscopy of a Tissue Sample

Washington 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 $174 · 10th–90th $105$3,6310%10%10th90th$174Professionalmedian $195 · 10th–90th $58$9770%5%10th90th$195$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$741.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$186.21
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,318.26
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$213.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$645.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$109.65
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$3,630.78
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,584.89
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$204.17
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$281.84
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$1,202.26
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,288.25
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$204.17
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,230.27
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$812.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$162.18
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$575.44
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43