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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Kentucky 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 $68 · 10th–90th $14$980%10%10th90th$68Professionalmedian $60 · 10th–90th $30$1200%10%10th90th$60$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$131.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$85.11
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$199.53
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$77.62
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$120.23
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$138.04
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
$54.95
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$616.60
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$354.81
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$144.54