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Archived Tissue Prep for Genetic Testing

Montana rates for HCPCS 88363

A pathologist reviews previously stored tissue samples, such as a paraffin block from an earlier biopsy or surgery, and selects the specific portion that best represents the area of interest so it can be used for a genetic or molecular test. This preparatory step happens before the actual genetic analysis is run, ensuring the right piece of tissue with enough of the relevant material is used.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Archived Tissue Prep for Genetic Testing cost?

$29.51

Typical negotiated rate. In Montana, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $29.51 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $29.51 from a physician practice, and about $33.88 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$29.51$21.88 to $36.31
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$33.88$26.30 to $41.69

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $34 · 10th to 90th $26 to $59Professionalmedian $30 · 10th to 90th $14 to $36
$10$20$50$100facility $34professional $30

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS Montana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$144.54
BCBS Montana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$36.31
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$36.31
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$48.98
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$41.69
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$117.49
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$53.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$23.99

Where Montana sits

The same service costs 4.8 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.

Montana· 10th of 51

$29.51

AK $67.61AL $14.13

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.