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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Connecticut 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.

Professionalmedian $85 · 10th–90th $35$2290%5%10%10th90th$85$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$338.84
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$208.93
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$398.11
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$158.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$173.78
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$275.42
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$85.11
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$147.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$323.59
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$123.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$213.80