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Computer-Assisted Tissue Stain Measurement

West Virginia 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?

$89.13

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $89.13 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $89.13 to $110.

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

Professionalmedian $89 · 10th to 90th $74 to $112
$50$100$200$500professional $89

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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$38.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$39.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$72.44
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$616.60
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$354.81
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$218.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$91.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$128.82

Where West Virginia 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.

West Virginia· 49th of 51

$89.13

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.