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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Connecticut 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?

$107

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $107 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $75.86 to $195.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $74 · 10th to 90th $74 to $74Professionalmedian $107 · 10th to 90th $74 to $288
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0Kfacility $74professional $107

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
$74.13
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$158.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$323.59
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$144.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$165.96
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$269.15
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$112.20
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$229.09
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$776.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$239.88

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut $107 · 37th 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.