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Genetic Probe Tissue Stain (FISH), Single Probe

Virginia 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?

$151

Typical negotiated rate. In Virginia, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $151 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $120 from a physician practice, and about $219 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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$120$74.13 to $178
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$219$123 to $316

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $219 · 10th to 90th $54 to $724Professionalmedian $120 · 10th to 90th $59 to $269
$50$200$1K$5Kfacility $219professional $120

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
$162.18
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$354.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$288.40
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$912.01
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$120.23
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$34.67
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$91.20
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$177.83
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$416.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$75.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$204.17
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$245.47
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$316.23
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$186.21
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$616.60
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$436.52
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$100.00
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$426.58
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$794.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$194.98
2 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
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$32.36

Where Virginia 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.

Virginia· 38th of 51

$151

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.