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Tissue Prep for Special Testing With Live Consult

West Virginia 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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $13 · 10th to 90th $13 to $45Professionalmedian $11 · 10th to 90th $11 to $11
$20$50facility $13professional $11

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
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$44.67
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$11.48