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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

North Dakota 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?

$191

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $191 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $112 to $282.

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.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $191 · 10th to 90th $91 to $398
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $191

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
$91.20
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$398.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$131.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$269.15
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$295.12
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$107.15
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$123.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$891.25
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$338.84
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$549.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$309.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$109.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$199.53

Where North Dakota 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.

North Dakota $191 · 8th 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.