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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Nebraska 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?

$135

Typical negotiated rate. In Nebraska, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $135 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $72.44 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $229 · 10th to 90th $72 to $288Professionalmedian $135 · 10th to 90th $72 to $240
$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $229professional $135

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$123.03
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$213.80
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$95.50
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$229.09
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$181.97
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$288.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$190.55
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$288.40
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$758.58
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$309.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$512.86
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$288.40
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$102.33
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$190.55
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$288.40
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$102.33
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$363.08
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$204.17

Where Nebraska 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.

Nebraska $135 · 17th 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.