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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Hawaii 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?

$117

Typical negotiated rate. In Hawaii, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $117 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $115 to $129.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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 $117 · 10th to 90th $95 to $166
$100$200professional $117

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$114.82
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$194.98
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$177.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$165.96
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$131.83

Where Hawaii 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.

Hawaii· 17th of 51

$117

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.