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Protein Analysis Of Tissue By Blotting

South Dakota rates for HCPCS 88371

Separates the proteins in a tissue sample by size on a gel, transfers them to a membrane, and reports on the protein of interest. It is used when a doctor needs to know whether a particular protein is present, missing, or the wrong size, for example in the work-up of some muscle diseases. The result includes the pathologist's written interpretation.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Protein Analysis Of Tissue By Blotting cost?

$35.48

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $35.48 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $17.38 to $57.54.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $35 · 10th to 90th $21 to $50Professionalmedian $36 · 10th to 90th $17 to $62
$20$50$100$200facility $35professional $36

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$50.12
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$316.23
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$40.74
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$22.39

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Wyoming than in Nebraska. 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.

South Dakota· 5th of 51

$35.48

WY $41.69NE $14.79

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.