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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

North Dakota 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?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $69.18 to $204.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $69 · 10th to 90th $69 to $117Professionalmedian $186 · 10th to 90th $112 to $224
$100$200$500facility $69professional $186

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
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$275.42
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$223.87
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$50.12
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$169.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$141.25
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$204.17
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$630.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$218.78
2 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$263.03
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$44.67

Where North Dakota 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.

North Dakota· 3rd of 51

$158

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.