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Measurement Study of Tumor Cells

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 88358

A pathologist measures features of the tumor cells on a slide — their size and shape and how much DNA they contain — and reports the findings as figures rather than as a written impression. The results help judge how aggressive the tumor is likely to behave.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Measurement Study of Tumor Cells cost?

$93.33

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $93.33 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $52.48 to $170.

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 $48 · 10th to 90th $48 to $48Professionalmedian $93 · 10th to 90th $47 to $214
$50$100$200facility $48professional $93

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. 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
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$194.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$257.04
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$275.42
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$309.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$354.81

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 4.2 times more in Wyoming than in Rhode Island. 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.

Connecticut· 46th of 51

$93.33

WY $269RI $64.57

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.