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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

New Mexico 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?

$132

Typical negotiated rate. In New Mexico, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $132 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $81.28 to $148.

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 $132 · 10th to 90th $40 to $263
$50$100$200$500professional $132

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
$131.83
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$51.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$263.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$234.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$144.54
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$323.59
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$87.10
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$144.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$89.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$158.49

Where New Mexico sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Minnesota than in Texas. 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.

New Mexico· 23rd of 51

$132

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.