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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Arkansas rates for HCPCS 88360

A laboratory applies a specialized staining technique to a tissue sample that highlights specific proteins on cells, helping pathologists identify particular cancer markers or characteristics. A specialist visually examines and interprets the stained sample under a microscope. This test can help confirm a diagnosis or guide treatment decisions for certain cancers.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers cost?

$123

Typical negotiated rate. In Arkansas, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $123 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $100 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 $62 · 10th to 90th $31 to $91Professionalmedian $123 · 10th to 90th $91 to $224
$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $62professional $123

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$102.33
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$199.53
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$48.98
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$158.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$57.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$100.00
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$91.20
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$125.89
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$229.09
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$56.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$151.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$69.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$93.33

Where Arkansas sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Wisconsin than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Arkansas $123 · 24th of 51
WI $251AL $89.13

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.