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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

Vermont 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?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $135 to $186.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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

Facilitymedian $794 · 10th to 90th $129 to $1,202Professionalmedian $151 · 10th to 90th $115 to $234
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $794professional $151

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
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$186.21
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$1,202.26
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$234.42
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$354.81

Where Vermont 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.

Vermont· 21st of 51

$158

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.