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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.

Professionalmedian $105 · 10th–90th $38$2190%10%10th90th$105$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0

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
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