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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Arizona 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 $240 · 10th–90th $240$2400%50%100%$240Professionalmedian $71 · 10th–90th $32$2040%10%10th90th$71$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$524.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$125.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$114.82
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$43.65
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$123.03
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$239.88
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$891.25
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$338.84
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$549.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$109.65