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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Maine 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?

$83.18

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $83.18 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $79.43 to $126.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $79 · 10th to 90th $79 to $102Professionalmedian $83 · 10th to 90th $35 to $200
$50$100$200facility $79professional $83

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
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$104.71
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$154.88
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$158.49
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$199.53

Where Maine 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.

Maine· 35th of 51

$83.18

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.