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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Montana 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?

$209

Typical negotiated rate. In Montana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $209 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $191 to $234.

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 $214 · 10th to 90th $200 to $331Professionalmedian $209 · 10th to 90th $63 to $389
$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $214professional $209

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
$229.09
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$162.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$218.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$131.83
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$331.13
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$331.13
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$275.42
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$275.42
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$91.20
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$181.97
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$134.90

Where Montana 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.

Montana $209 · 6th 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.