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Specialized Tissue Stain for Cancer Markers

Vermont 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?

$120

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $120 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $107 to $151.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $120 · 10th to 90th $107 to $151
$100.0$200.0professional $120

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
$107.15
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$87.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$112.20
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$173.78
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$58.88
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$112.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$123.03

Where Vermont 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.

Vermont $120 · 25th 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.