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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers cost?

$120

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $120 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $105 to $200.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $138 · 10th to 90th $105 to $339Professionalmedian $117 · 10th to 90th $74 to $309
$50$100$200$500facility $138professional $117

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$338.84
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$338.84
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$125.89
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$51.29
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$489.78
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$309.03

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 7.4 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 34th of 51

$120

AK $457AL $61.66

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.