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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Michigan 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?

$110

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $110 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $93.33 to $145.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $78 · 10th to 90th $78 to $417Professionalmedian $110 · 10th to 90th $76 to $195
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $78professional $110

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
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$416.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$100.00
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$52.48
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$199.53
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$107.15
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$128.82
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$213.80
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$85.11
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$134.90
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$288.40
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$100.00
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$158.49

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan $110 · 35th 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.