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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Illinois 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 $112 · 10th–90th $112$1120%50%100%$112Professionalmedian $72 · 10th–90th $36$1580%10%10th90th$72$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$107.15
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$40.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$204.17
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$131.83
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$776.25
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$354.81
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$467.74
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$141.25