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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Kentucky 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?

$66.07

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $66.07 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $74.13 from a physician practice, and about $63.10 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$74.13$28.84 to $91.20
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$63.10$57.54 to $89.13

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $63 · 10th to 90th $30 to $135Professionalmedian $74 · 10th to 90th $17 to $251
$20$50$100$200facility $63professional $74

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
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$63.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$29.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$93.33
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$75.86
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$38.02
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$56.23
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$104.71
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$151.36
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$302.00
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$151.36

Where Kentucky 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.

Kentucky· 47th of 51

$66.07

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.