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Protein Identification in Tissue by Western Blot

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 88372

A laboratory technique that separates the proteins in a tissue sample by size and then uses a specific probe to pick out and identify one of the separated bands. It shows whether a particular protein is present and whether it is the expected size. It is used when a diagnosis depends on identifying one specific protein in a sample of tissue.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Protein Identification in Tissue by Western Blot cost?

$21.88

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $21.88 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $17.38 to $40.74.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $21 · 10th to 90th $21 to $21Professionalmedian $22 · 10th to 90th $17 to $79
$20$50$100facility $21professional $22

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
$16.98
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$70.79
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$91.20
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$72.44

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 2.9 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.

Connecticut· 35th of 51

$21.88

WY $50.12NE $17.38

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.