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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

California 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 $132 · 10th–90th $132$1320%50%100%$132Professionalmedian $69 · 10th–90th $19$1780%10%10th90th$69$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
$56.23
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$112.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$288.40
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$74.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$223.87
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$245.47
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$87.10
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$48.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$158.49
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$147.91
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$34.67
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$120.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$165.96
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$32.36
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$131.83
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$724.44
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$562.34
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$245.47
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$48.98
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$158.49
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$371.54
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$281.84
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$123.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$63.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$229.09