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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Colorado 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?

$89.13

Typical negotiated rate. In Colorado, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $89.13 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $54.95 to $112.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $89 · 10th to 90th $49 to $151
$50$100$200professional $89

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
$89.13
Typical High
$147.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$89.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$162.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$35.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$43.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$112.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$120.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$26.92
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$93.33
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$218.78
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$47.86
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$144.54

Where Colorado sits

The same service costs 3.5 times more in Wyoming than in Delaware. 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.

Colorado· 19th of 51

$89.13

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.