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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Idaho 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?

$138

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $138 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $151 from a physician practice, and about $89.13 from a hospital or other facility.

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 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$151$97.72 to $174
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$89.13$70.79 to $115

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $89 · 10th to 90th $54 to $158Professionalmedian $151 · 10th to 90th $59 to $178
$50$100$200facility $89professional $151

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
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$173.78
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$109.65
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$213.80
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$50.12
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$263.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$79.43
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$251.19
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$173.78
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$218.78
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$83.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$120.23
1 more rate with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$151.36

Where Idaho 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.

Idaho· 10th of 51

$138

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.