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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Kansas 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?

$123

Typical negotiated rate. In Kansas, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $123 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $123 from a physician practice, and about $123 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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$123$83.18 to $148
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$123$115 to $174

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $123 · 10th to 90th $115 to $182Professionalmedian $123 · 10th to 90th $59 to $631
$50$100$200$500facility $123professional $123

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
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$21.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$69.18
BCBS Kansas
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$181.97
BCBS Kansas
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$123.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$43.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$104.71
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$138.04
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$630.96
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$32.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$104.71

Where Kansas 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.

Kansas· 14th of 51

$123

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.