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Oral Cell Sample Lab Analysis

New Jersey 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 $26 · 10th to 90th $26 to $1,288Professionalmedian $46 · 10th to 90th $30 to $50
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $26professional $46

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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$1,288.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$50.12