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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Colorado 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?

$120

Typical negotiated rate. In Colorado, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $120 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $87.10 to $166.

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 $141 · 10th to 90th $105 to $182Professionalmedian $117 · 10th to 90th $76 to $427
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $141professional $117

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
$75.86
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$426.58
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$102.33
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$213.80
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$72.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$134.90
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$181.97
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$56.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$120.23
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$302.00
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$100.00
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$275.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$107.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$169.82

Where Colorado 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.

Colorado $120 · 26th 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.