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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Alabama 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?

$67.61

Typical negotiated rate. In Alabama, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $67.61 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $61.66 to $85.11.

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

Professionalmedian $68 · 10th to 90th $49 to $85
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $68

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$20.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$64.57
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$25.12
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$93.33
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$26.92
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$69.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$24.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$79.43

Where Alabama sits

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.

Alabama $67.61 · 42nd of 51
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.