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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Maryland 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?

$110

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $110 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $95.50 to $123.

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 $129 · 10th to 90th $117 to $191Professionalmedian $110 · 10th to 90th $65 to $186
$100$200facility $129professional $110

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
$117.49
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$229.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$144.54
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$123.03
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$42.66
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$154.88
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$190.55
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$61.66
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$275.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$169.82
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$199.53
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$61.66
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$138.04

Where Maryland 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.

Maryland· 43rd of 51

$110

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.