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Genetic Probe Tissue Stain (FISH), Single Probe

Washington, DC 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 July 2026.

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

$162

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $162 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $145 to $162.

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 $162 · 10th to 90th $132 to $209
$100$200$500professional $162

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
$34.67
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$346.74
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$39.81
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$123.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$691.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$537.03
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$416.87
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$91.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$331.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$302.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$263.03

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.5 times more in Alaska than in Florida. 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.

Washington, DC· 27th of 51

$162

AK $427FL $123

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.