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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

New York 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 New York, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $81.28 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $51.29 to $117.

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 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $81 · 10th to 90th $35 to $178
$50$100$200professional $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
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$17.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$38.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$120.23
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$218.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$56.23
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$162.18
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$72.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$257.04
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$141.25
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$97.72
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$114.82
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$173.78
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$39.81
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$131.83
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$229.09
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$23.99
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$83.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$123.03
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$204.17
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$45.71
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$154.88

Where New York 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 York· 27th of 51

$81.28

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.