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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

South 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 October 2026.

How much does Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement cost?

$229

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $229 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $229 from a physician practice, and about $135 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$229$191 to $257
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$135$135 to $251

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $135 · 10th to 90th $115 to $251Professionalmedian $229 · 10th to 90th $89 to $309
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $135professional $229

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$251.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$186.21
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$891.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$229.09
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$263.03
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$97.72
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$309.03
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$257.04

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota· 5th of 51

$229

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.