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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

South Dakota 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?

$186

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $186 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $135 to $229.

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 $148 · 10th to 90th $135 to $347Professionalmedian $186 · 10th to 90th $89 to $263
$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $148professional $186

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
$89.13
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$213.80
Avera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$218.78
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$346.74
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$758.58
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$309.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$512.86
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$218.78
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$239.88
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$89.13
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$112.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$177.83
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$275.42
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$89.13
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$181.97

Where South Dakota 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 Dakota $186 · 8th 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.