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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 88130 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Cytopathology Procedures subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Cytopathology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $17.98 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 88130 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $16.54 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 88130 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 88130 by major payers:

$18.60
BCBS / Anthem

$16.01
UnitedHealthcare

$18.95
Aetna

$25.87
Cigna
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 88130 vs. Other Cytopathology Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 88130. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 88108-CPT | Low | Laboratory Study Of Cells, Examination Of A Cell Sample Using Techniques To Identify If A Disease Is Present Or Not (Cytopathology). Results Are Interpreted For A Report. |
| 88125-CPT | Low | Lab Testing Related To A Crime, Material From A Body Such As Hair Skin Or Blood Is Collected From A Crime Scene And Tested In A Laboratory. The Purpose Is To Identify Or Exclude A Persons Involvement In The Crime. |
| 88130-CPT | Low | Genetic Test For Gender, The Test Is Done Most Frequently On Amniotic Fluid To Determine The Gender Of A Fetus. The Sample Is Examined For The Presence Of An Inactive X Chromosome Or Barr Body. Males Have A Y Chromosome Rather Than An Inactive X Chromosome. |
| 88140-CPT | Low | Genetic Test For Gender, The Test Is Done Most Frequently On Amniotic Fluid To Determine The Gender Of A Fetus. The Sample Is Examined For The Presence Of An Inactive X Chromosome Or Barr Body. Males Have A Y Chromosome Rather Than An Inactive X Chromosome. |
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