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Tissue Prep for Special Testing With Live Consult

South Carolina 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 October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $22 · 10th to 90th $22 to $42
$20$50professional $22

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$41.69
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$38.90
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$77.62
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$26.30
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$4.37
Median
$4.37
Typical High
$10.47
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$7.24
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$7.24
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$7.24
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$5.13
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$21.88