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Tissue Prep for Special Testing With Live Consult

Minnesota rates for HCPCS 88388

This covers a pathologist's work in examining, dissecting, and preparing a tissue sample for specialized laboratory testing that goes beyond looking at the tissue under a microscope, such as genetic or specialized cell-based analysis. This version includes the pathologist providing real-time consultation to the surgical team while the patient is still in the operating room. This helps guide decisions during the surgery based on the tissue findings.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $288 · 10th–90th $30$3020%50%10th90th$288Professionalmedian $48 · 10th–90th $47$690%50%10th90th$48$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$363.08
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$79.43
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$288.40
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$69.18
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$151.36
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$234.42