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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Alabama 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 $45 · 10th–90th $45$450%50%100%$45Professionalmedian $69 · 10th–90th $33$1170%10%10th90th$69$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$44.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$131.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$199.53
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$70.79
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$69.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$112.20