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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 88361

A pathologist uses image-analysis software to measure how strongly a single special stain lit up in a tissue sample taken during a biopsy or surgery, such as a hormone-receptor or growth-protein marker used to guide cancer treatment. The computer assistance gives a more precise, repeatable score than reading the slide by eye alone. It is typically done after a tumor sample has already been stained, to help decide which therapies are likely to work.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $78 · 10th–90th $30$2690%10%10th90th$78Professionalmedian $81 · 10th–90th $35$2140%10%10th90th$81$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$128.82
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$331.13
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$120.23
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$177.83