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Detailed Microscopic Measurement Of A Nerve Sample

Vermont 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 October 2026.

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

$295

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $295 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $282 to $363.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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 $617 · 10th to 90th $191 to $1,905Professionalmedian $295 · 10th to 90th $155 to $417
$200$500$1Kfacility $617professional $295

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
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$346.74
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$1,905.46
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$416.87
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$616.60
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$354.81
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$338.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$707.95

Where Vermont sits

The same service costs 6.5 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.

Vermont· 14th of 51

$295

AK $617AL $95.50

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.