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Protein Analysis Of Tissue By Blotting

West Virginia 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?

$18.20

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $18.20 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $17.38 to $19.05.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $32 · 10th to 90th $30 to $49Professionalmedian $18 · 10th to 90th $15 to $21
$20$50$100facility $32professional $18

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
$14.79
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$20.89
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$48.98
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$32.36
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$144.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$35.48

Where West Virginia 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.

West Virginia· 42nd of 51

$18.20

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.