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Immunohistochemistry Stain, Single Antibody

South Carolina rates for HCPCS 88342

A pathologist applies a specialized antibody-based stain to a tissue sample to detect a specific protein or marker on the surface of cells, helping to identify the exact type or origin of abnormal cells, such as those in a tumor. This test goes beyond what a routine tissue stain can show, offering more precise information for diagnosis. It covers the first, initial antibody stain performed on the specimen.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Immunohistochemistry Stain, Single Antibody cost?

$102

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $102 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $72.44 to $191.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $100 · 10th to 90th $72 to $151Professionalmedian $102 · 10th to 90th $65 to $355
$20$50$100$200facility $100professional $102

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
$72.44
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$354.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$234.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$144.54
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$104.71
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$37.15
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$79.43
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$194.98
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$89.13
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$25.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$69.18
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$151.36
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$114.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$125.89

Where South Carolina sits

The same service costs 2.9 times more in Montana than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

South Carolina· 28th of 51

$102

MT $219AL $75.86

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.