go back

Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Iowa 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 $78 · 10th–90th $14$2400%10%20%10th90th$78Professionalmedian $100 · 10th–90th $41$2340%5%10%10th90th$100$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$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
$50.12
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$363.08
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$229.09
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$380.19
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$269.15
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$190.55
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
$120.23
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$891.25
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$338.84
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$549.54
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$575.44
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$234.42
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$346.74
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$251.19
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$91.20
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$436.52
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$263.03
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$257.04
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$91.20
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$169.82