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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Arizona 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.

Facilitymedian $100 · 10th–90th $100$1000%50%100%$100Professionalmedian $50 · 10th–90th $14$910%10%10th90th$50$0.2$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$24.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$72.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$51.29
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$81.28
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$19.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$60.26
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$85.11
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$630.96
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$169.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$123.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$28.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$93.33