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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Maryland 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.

Professionalmedian $62 · 10th–90th $16$1580%10%10th90th$62$0.2$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$63.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$213.80
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$89.13
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$21.38
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$75.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$0.24
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$0.83
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$131.83
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$141.25
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$41.69
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$112.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$123.03
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$147.91
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$30.20
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$117.49