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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 July 2026.

How much does Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers cost?

$105

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $105 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $95.50 to $105.

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

Professionalmedian $105 · 10th to 90th $91 to $174
$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0Kprofessional $105

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
$91.20
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$72.44
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$125.89
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$66.07
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$446.68
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$302.00
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$281.84
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$660.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$269.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$389.05

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC $105 · 42nd 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.