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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Idaho 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 $129 · 10th–90th $63$2140%10%10th90th$129$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$97.72
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$234.42
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$87.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$36.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$63.10
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$213.80
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$74.13
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$138.04
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$213.80
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$77.62
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$181.97
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$114.82