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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Vermont 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?

$107

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $107 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $89.13 to $126.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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

Facilitymedian $120 · 10th to 90th $85 to $851Professionalmedian $107 · 10th to 90th $65 to $145
$50$100$200$500facility $120professional $107

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
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$112.20
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$851.14
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$107.15
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$275.42

Where Vermont 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.

Vermont· 20th of 51

$107

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.