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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 July 2026.

How much does Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers cost?

$105

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $105 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $89.13 to $191.

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 $245 · 10th to 90th $81 to $302Professionalmedian $105 · 10th to 90th $63 to $316
$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0Kfacility $245professional $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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$302.00
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$31.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$316.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$125.89
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$123.03
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$60.26
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.38
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$204.17
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$0.46
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$0.91
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$151.36
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$199.53
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$61.66
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$229.09
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$158.49
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$199.53
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$61.66
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$138.04

Where Maryland 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.

Maryland $105 · 44th 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.