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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Virginia 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?

$79.43

Typical negotiated rate. In Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $79.43 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $48.98 to $89.13.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $79 · 10th to 90th $35 to $138
$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0professional $79

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
$79.43
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$38.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$100.00
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$66.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$18.62
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$47.86
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$97.72
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$22.91
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$120.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$117.49
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$25.70
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$93.33
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$67.61
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$218.78
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$46.77
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$177.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$141.25

Where Virginia 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.

Virginia $79.43 · 30th 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.