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Detailed Microscopic Measurement Of A Nerve Sample

Washington 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.

Facilitymedian $234 · 10th–90th $182$3630%10%20%10th90th$234Professionalmedian $178 · 10th–90th $79$4070%5%10%10th90th$178$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
$151.36
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$354.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$177.83
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$645.65
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$354.81
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$316.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$154.88
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$363.08
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$660.69
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$323.59
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$354.81
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$79.43
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$257.04
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$630.96
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$331.13
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$309.03
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$645.65
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$354.81
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$489.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$275.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$218.78
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$257.04
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$123.03
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90