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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Connecticut 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 October 2026.

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

$93.33

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $93.33 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $60.26 to $126.

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

Facilitymedian $68 · 10th to 90th $44 to $186Professionalmedian $107 · 10th to 90th $55 to $209
$50$100$200facility $68professional $107

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$109.65
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$204.17
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$53.70
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$144.54
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$56.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$194.98

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 4.0 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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.

Connecticut· 29th of 51

$93.33

AK $234AL $58.88

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.