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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

South Dakota 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?

$138

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $138 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $72.44 to $158.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $138 · 10th to 90th $72 to $170
$100$200$500professional $138

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
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$16.22
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$234.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$51.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$181.97
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$630.96
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$169.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$501.19
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$117.49
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$165.96
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$38.90
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$147.91
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$186.21
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$42.66
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$144.54

Where South Dakota 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 Dakota· 6th of 51

$138

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.