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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 July 2026.

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

$67.61

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $67.61 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $54.95 to $138.

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 $209
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0professional $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
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$51.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$141.25
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$218.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$60.26
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$141.25
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$208.93
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$58.88
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$229.09
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$50.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$177.83

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut $67.61 · 44th 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.