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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Montana 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?

$141

Typical negotiated rate. In Montana, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $141 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $141 from a physician practice, and about $141 from a hospital or other facility.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$141$97.72 to $141
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$141$141 to $151

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $141 · 10th to 90th $112 to $224Professionalmedian $141 · 10th to 90th $52 to $155
$50$100$200facility $141professional $141

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
BCBS Montana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$436.52
BCBS Montana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$169.82
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$147.91
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$426.58
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$154.88
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$33.11
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$123.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$154.88

Where Montana 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.

Montana· 8th of 51

$141

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.