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Detailed Microscopic Measurement Of A Nerve Sample

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 88356

This laboratory service applies detailed, measurement-based microscopic analysis to a nerve tissue sample taken during a biopsy, quantifying features such as fiber size and density rather than just describing what is seen. It is used to help diagnose and characterize certain nerve disorders, including some forms of peripheral neuropathy, when a standard visual review isn't enough. The sample is typically obtained during a small surgical nerve biopsy.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Detailed Microscopic Measurement Of A Nerve Sample cost?

$191

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $191 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $162 to $269.

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

Professionalmedian $191 · 10th to 90th $158 to $316
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $191

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
$81.28
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$316.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$147.91
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$288.40
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$446.68
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$190.55
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$489.78
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$288.40
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$446.68
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$213.80
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$794.33
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$1,949.84
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$933.25
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,000.00

Where North Carolina sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Wyoming than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

North Carolina $191 · 38th of 51
WY $468KY $170

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.