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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 July 2026.

How much does Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement cost?

$135

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, July 2026.

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

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $135 · 10th to 90th $132 to $186
$100$200professional $135

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
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$67.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$501.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$147.91
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$169.82
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$61.66
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$109.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$91.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$131.83

Where Vermont 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.

Vermont· 17th of 51

$135

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.