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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

South Carolina 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?

$112

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $112 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $89.13 to $155.

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 $112 · 10th to 90th $87 to $182Professionalmedian $110 · 10th to 90th $87 to $224
$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0facility $112professional $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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$269.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$95.50
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$44.67
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$204.17
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$120.23
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$151.36
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$81.28
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$181.97
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$263.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$269.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$138.04

Where South Carolina 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.

South Carolina $112 · 32nd 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.