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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 88314

This laboratory service applies a special staining technique to a tissue sample that has been rapidly frozen and prepared, often during surgery, to highlight specific structures or substances under the microscope. It helps a pathologist identify features that aren't visible with routine staining alone. The results contribute to same-day findings when time-sensitive information is needed during an operation.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample cost?

$79.43

Typical negotiated rate. Nationwide, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $79.43 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $60.26 to $115.

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 67 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $79 · 10th to 90th $46 to $178
$0.1$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0Kprofessional $79

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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$51.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$95.50
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$199.53
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$52.48
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$169.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$43.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$141.25

What it costs in each state

The same service costs 3.5 times more in Wyoming than in Delaware. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

WY $195DE $54.95

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.