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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Hawaii 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?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In Hawaii, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $158 to $174.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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

Professionalmedian $158 · 10th to 90th $145 to $214
$100$200professional $158

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
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$245.47
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$257.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$213.80
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$158.49

Where Hawaii 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.

Hawaii· 14th of 51

$158

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.