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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Iowa 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.

Facilitymedian $28 · 10th–90th $5$1000%10%20%10th90th$28Professionalmedian $66 · 10th–90th $19$1620%5%10th90th$66$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$234.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$69.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$181.97
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$309.03
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$123.03
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$186.21
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$630.96
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$169.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$501.19
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$338.84
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$87.10
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$251.19
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$173.78
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$44.67
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$181.97
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$186.21
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$42.66
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$144.54