go back

Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Washington, DC 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?

$105

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $105 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $95.50 to $105.

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 $105 · 10th to 90th $91 to $135
$50$100$200$500professional $105

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
$91.20
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$147.91
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$56.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$446.68
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$295.12
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$281.84
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$93.33
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$338.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$218.78

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC· 34th of 51

$105

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.