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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Montana 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 $132 · 10th–90th $54$2570%10%10th90th$132$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$112.20
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$177.83
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$363.08
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$275.42
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$97.72
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$177.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$131.83