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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Tennessee 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?

$74.13

Typical negotiated rate. In Tennessee, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $74.13 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $69.18 to $93.33.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $74 · 10th to 90th $51 to $158
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $74

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
$72.44
Typical High
$93.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$40.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$72.44
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$144.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$38.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$20.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$42.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$125.89
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$724.44
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$562.34
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$112.20

Where Tennessee sits

The same service costs 3.5 times more in Wyoming than in Delaware. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Tennessee $74.13 · 37th of 51
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.