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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 October 2026.

How much does Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample cost?

$148

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $148 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $158 from a physician practice, and about $100 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$158$123 to $158
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$100$85.11 to $186

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $100 · 10th to 90th $79 to $186Professionalmedian $158 · 10th to 90th $63 to $186
$100$200$500facility $100professional $158

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$186.21
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$120.23
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$630.96
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
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
$34.67
Typical High
$38.90
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$158.49
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$186.21

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 4.0 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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

$148

AK $234AL $58.88

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.