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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

New Jersey 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?

$107

Typical negotiated rate. In New Jersey, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $107 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $89.13 to $141.

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 $16,218 · 10th to 90th $13,804 to $16,218Professionalmedian $107 · 10th to 90th $76 to $209
$100.0$1.0K$10.0K$100.0Kfacility $16,218professional $107

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
$75.86
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$107.15
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$218.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$123.03
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$177.83
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$56.23
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$123.03
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13,803.84
Median
$16,218.10
Typical High
$16,218.10
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$245.47
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$93.33
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$162.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$117.49

Where New Jersey 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.

New Jersey $107 · 40th 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.