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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Texas 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 $269 · 10th–90th $269$2690%50%100%$269Professionalmedian $63 · 10th–90th $28$1580%10%10th90th$63$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$100.00
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$37.15
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$40.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$158.49
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$177.83
Christus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$141.25
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$269.15
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$954.99
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$363.08
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$630.96
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$269.15
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$95.50
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$173.78
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$93.33
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$234.42
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$269.15
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$91.20
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$147.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$165.96
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$154.88
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$54.95
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$97.72