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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Maine 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?

$174

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $174 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $102 to $229.

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 $174 · 10th to 90th $102 to $339
$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0professional $174

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$109.65
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$229.09
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$75.86
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$239.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$0.43
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$0.91
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$147.91
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$338.84
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$109.65
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$229.09
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$275.42
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$131.83
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$181.97
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$407.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$109.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$229.09

Where Maine 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.

Maine $174 · 10th 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.