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Oral Cell Sample Lab Analysis

Arizona rates for HCPCS D0480

Laboratory processing of a sample of cells gently collected from the surface of a sore, patch, or other area of concern in the mouth, examined under a microscope with a written report sent back to your dentist. It's a way to check unusual-looking tissue without a surgical biopsy.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $54 · 10th to 90th $44 to $105Professionalmedian $47 · 10th to 90th $30 to $65
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $54professional $47

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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$64.57
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$104.71
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$338.84