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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

South Carolina 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?

$66.07

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $66.07 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $66.07 to $79.43.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $66 · 10th to 90th $49 to $85
$50$100$200professional $66

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
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$61.66
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$38.02
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$138.04
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$83.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$123.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$95.50
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$51.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$151.36

Where South Carolina 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.

South Carolina· 47th of 51

$66.07

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.