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Specialized Multi-Stain Lab Test On Tissue

South Dakota 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 $195 · 10th–90th $126$3020%10%20%10th90th$195Professionalmedian $126 · 10th–90th $37$2820%20%40%10th90th$126$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$97.72
Avera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$316.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$478.63
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$371.54
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$302.00
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$1,071.52
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$234.42
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$851.14
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$302.00
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$234.42
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$331.13
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$72.44
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$263.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$302.00
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$389.05
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$81.28
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$309.03