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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Ohio 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.

Professionalmedian $43 · 10th–90th $14$830%10%10th90th$43$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$19.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$64.57
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$134.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$36.31
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$97.72
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$138.04
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$37.15
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$97.72
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$134.90
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$34.67
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$36.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$123.03