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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 October 2026.

How much does Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement cost?

$105

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $105 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $77.62 to $126.

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

Facilitymedian $123 · 10th to 90th $105 to $288Professionalmedian $105 · 10th to 90th $40 to $288
$50$100$200$500facility $123professional $105

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$323.59
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$288.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$478.63
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$288.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$309.03

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 4.5 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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· 44th of 51

$105

AK $316AL $70.79

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.