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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Georgia 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?

$110

Typical negotiated rate. In Georgia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $110 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $85.11 to $170.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $68 · 10th to 90th $46 to $148Professionalmedian $110 · 10th to 90th $68 to $245
$100.0$1.0K$10.0K$100.0Kfacility $68professional $110

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
$83.18
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$186.21
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$208.93
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$72.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$44.67
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$251.19
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$104.71
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$128.82
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$147.91
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$346.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$208.93
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$562.34
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$269.15
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$295.12
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$114.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$275.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$177.83

Where Georgia 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.

Georgia $110 · 36th 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.