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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Massachusetts 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.

How much does Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample cost?

$112

Typical negotiated rate. In Massachusetts, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $112 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $70.79 to $195.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $112 · 10th to 90th $51 to $257
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $112

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$218.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$169.82
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$630.96
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$177.83
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$501.19
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$50.12
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$125.89
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$147.91
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$245.47
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$53.70
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$190.55
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$630.96
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$177.83
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$190.55

Where Massachusetts sits

The same service costs 3.5 times more in Wyoming than in Delaware. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Massachusetts $112 · 14th of 51
WY $195DE $54.95

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.