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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Michigan 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?

$81.28

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $81.28 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $70.79 to $107.

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 $81 · 10th to 90th $49 to $126
$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $81

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
$81.28
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$83.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$93.33
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$154.88
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$37.15
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$112.20
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$125.89
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$61.66
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$32.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$97.72

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan $81.28 · 24th 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.