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Genetic Probe Tissue Stain (FISH), Single Probe

Alabama rates for HCPCS 88365

A laboratory technique that applies a labeled genetic probe directly to a tissue or cell sample to detect a specific gene or genetic change, often called FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization). The probe attaches only to a matching genetic sequence, which can then be seen and counted under a specialized microscope. This test is commonly used to help diagnose or classify certain cancers and other conditions linked to a specific genetic change.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Genetic Probe Tissue Stain (FISH), Single Probe cost?

$95.50

Typical negotiated rate. In Alabama, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $95.50 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $115 from a physician practice, and about $58.88 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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$115$91.20 to $174
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$58.88$58.88 to $58.88

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $59 · 10th to 90th $59 to $105Professionalmedian $115 · 10th to 90th $71 to $182
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $59professional $115

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 (both parts)
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$53.70
BCBS Alabama
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88
BCBS Alabama
Setting
Professional
Modifier
21 + 22 · Increased work + 24 · Unrelated visit after surgery + 31 + 55 · Aftercare only + 99 · Multiple modifiers
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$407.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$114.82
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$275.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$181.97
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$57.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$138.04
3 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$34.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67

Where Alabama sits

The same service costs 4.9 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.

Alabama· 51st of 51

$95.50

AK $468AL $95.50

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.