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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

Washington 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.

Facilitymedian $44 · 10th–90th $28$580%10%20%10th90th$44Professionalmedian $66 · 10th–90th $22$1780%5%10th90th$66$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$29.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$104.71
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$263.03
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$61.66
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$31.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$91.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$57.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$245.47
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$57.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$190.55
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$51.29
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$131.83
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$251.19
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$54.95
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$199.53
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$263.03
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$60.26
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$154.88
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$97.72
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$20.42
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62