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Genetic Probe Tissue Stain (FISH), Single Probe

Montana 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?

$257

Typical negotiated rate. In Montana, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $257 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $240 from a physician practice, and about $288 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$240$170 to $282
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$288$275 to $324

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $288 · 10th to 90th $209 to $407Professionalmedian $240 · 10th to 90th $102 to $282
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $288professional $240

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
$616.60
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$616.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$380.19
BCBS Montana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$954.99
BCBS Montana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$794.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$281.84
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$338.84
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$309.03
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$794.33
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$281.84
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$67.61
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$218.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$181.97
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$138.04

Where Montana 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.

Montana· 7th of 51

$257

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.