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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

New Jersey 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?

$79.43

Typical negotiated rate. In New Jersey, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $79.43 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $64.57 to $100.

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 $79 · 10th to 90th $52 to $132
$50.0$100.0$200.0professional $79

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
$54.95
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$22.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$151.36
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$114.82
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$141.25
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$26.30
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$95.50
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$186.21
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$42.66
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$144.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$117.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$27.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$91.20

Where New Jersey 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.

New Jersey $79.43 · 29th 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.