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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Rhode Island 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 $138 · 10th–90th $76$1380%50%10th$138Professionalmedian $89 · 10th–90th $43$1380%10%10th90th$89$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$154.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$208.93
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$75.86
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$141.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$151.36