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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 July 2026.

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

$117

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $117 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $79.43 to $155.

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

Professionalmedian $117 · 10th to 90th $79 to $229
$50$100$200professional $117

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
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$18.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$162.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$37.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$0.20
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$0.78
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$114.82
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$234.42
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$52.48
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$177.83
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$134.90
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$26.92
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$107.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$177.83

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 3.5 times more in Wyoming than in Delaware. 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· 11th of 51

$117

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.