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Genetic Probe Tissue Stain (FISH), Single Probe

Louisiana 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?

$174

Typical negotiated rate. In Louisiana, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $174 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $178 from a physician practice, and about $174 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$178$81.28 to $200
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$174$174 to $257

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $174 · 10th to 90th $141 to $347Professionalmedian $178 · 10th to 90th $74 to $229
$50$100$200$500facility $174professional $178

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
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$380.19
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$616.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$173.78
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$346.74
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$208.93
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$67.61
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$158.49
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$173.78
Christus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$602.56
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$251.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$478.63
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$151.36
4 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
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$43.65

Where Louisiana 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.

Louisiana· 24th of 51

$174

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.