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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Louisiana 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?

$129

Typical negotiated rate. In Louisiana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $129 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $126 to $141.

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 $115 · 10th to 90th $115 to $347Professionalmedian $129 · 10th to 90th $76 to $209
$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0facility $115professional $129

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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$346.74
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$40.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$154.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$44.67
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$177.83
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$75.86
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$102.33
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$117.49
Christus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$138.04

Where Louisiana 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.

Louisiana $129 · 22nd 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.