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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

New Hampshire 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?

$110

Typical negotiated rate. In New Hampshire, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $110 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $75.86 to $200.

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

Professionalmedian $110 · 10th to 90th $59 to $275
$50$100$200professional $110

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
$58.88
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$331.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$257.04
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$208.93
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$44.67
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$251.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$194.98
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$257.04
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$58.88
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$263.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$57.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$204.17

Where New Hampshire 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.

New Hampshire· 15th of 51

$110

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.