Price Checker / CPT 88182
How much does Cell Marker Study cost?
CPT 88182 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is a bit above the fair range. It may be worth asking for the cash/self-pay rate.
Fair price
$430–$510
What this should cost
With insurance
~$510
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$640
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $602 is $132 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Cell Marker Study
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Aberdeen Aberdeen, MD | $602 | — | 304% |
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About Cell Marker Study
CPT code 88182 refers to cell marker study (billing description: "Cell marker study"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $149 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $149 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.