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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.

How much does Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement cost?

$132

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $132 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $93.33 to $209.

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 $132 · 10th to 90th $83 to $339
$100$200$500professional $132

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
$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

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Minnesota than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Connecticut· 21st of 51

$132

MN $269TX $87.10

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.