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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 October 2026.

How much does Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement cost?

$110

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $110 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $110 from a physician practice, and about $85.11 from a hospital or other facility.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$110$61.66 to $182
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$85.11$72.44 to $151

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $85 · 10th to 90th $50 to $257Professionalmedian $110 · 10th to 90th $55 to $275
$50$100$200$500facility $85professional $110

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
$83.18
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$95.50
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$199.53
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$77.62
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$120.23
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$144.54
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$257.04
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$616.60
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$354.81
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$275.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$107.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$169.82

Where Kentucky 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.

Kentucky· 40th of 51

$110

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.