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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Missouri 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 $240 · 10th–90th $240$2400%50%100%$240Professionalmedian $76 · 10th–90th $36$2000%5%10%10th90th$76$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$162.18
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$181.97
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$66.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$281.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$112.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$169.82
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$275.42
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$112.20
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$239.88
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$891.25
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$338.84
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$549.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$257.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$165.96