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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Washington, DC 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?

$81.28

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $81.28 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $72.44 to $81.28.

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 $81 · 10th to 90th $72 to $102
$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0professional $81

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
$72.44
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$16.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$91.20
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$19.95
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$69.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$346.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$275.42
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$208.93
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$162.18

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC $81.28 · 25th 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.