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Specialized Multi-Stain Lab Test On Tissue

Louisiana rates for HCPCS 88344

A tissue sample is treated with a specialized combination staining technique in the lab to help identify specific characteristics of the cells present, such as markers that support a cancer diagnosis. This version reflects a more complex, combination-stain method rather than a single individual stain.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $162 · 10th–90th $37$1660%50%10th90th$162Professionalmedian $102 · 10th–90th $39$2040%5%10%10th90th$102$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$295.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$229.09
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$61.66
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$117.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$218.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$53.70
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$162.18
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$194.98
Christus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$263.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$208.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$223.87