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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 October 2026.

How much does Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement cost?

$186

Typical negotiated rate. In Montana, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $186 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $186 from a physician practice, and about $200 from a hospital or other facility.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$186$115 to $186
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$200$186 to $229

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $200 · 10th to 90th $138 to $251Professionalmedian $186 · 10th to 90th $66 to $191
$100$200$500facility $200professional $186

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
BCBS Montana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$676.08
BCBS Montana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$186.21
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$251.19
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$208.93
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$467.74
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$190.55
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$67.61
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$123.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$204.17

Where Montana sits

The same service costs 4.5 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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.

Montana· 11th of 51

$186

AK $316AL $70.79

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.