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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Louisiana 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 $43 · 10th–90th $43$430%50%100%$43Professionalmedian $87 · 10th–90th $48$2880%10%20%10th90th$87$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$42.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$870.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$575.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$66.07
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$199.53
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$81.28
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$117.49
Christus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$89.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$151.36