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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Michigan 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?

$112

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $112 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $93.33 to $145.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $112 · 10th to 90th $85 to $178
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $112

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
$89.13
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$89.13
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$52.48
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$91.20
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$91.20
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$354.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$123.03
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$208.93
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$77.62
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$128.82
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$354.81
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$144.54
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$114.82

Where Michigan sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Minnesota than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Michigan $112 · 26th of 51
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.