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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Maine 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.

How much does Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement cost?

$166

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $166 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $105 to $219.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $166 · 10th to 90th $105 to $324
$50$100$200professional $166

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$53.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$100.00
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$229.09
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$79.43
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$0.44
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$0.85
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$190.55
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$323.59
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$114.82
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$208.93
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$162.18
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$57.54
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$107.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$323.59
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$114.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$208.93

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Minnesota than in Texas. 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.

Maine· 11th of 51

$166

MN $269TX $87.10

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.