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Special Stain Applied To A Rapidly Prepared Tissue Sample

West 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 October 2026.

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

$102

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $102 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $61.66 to $174.

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 $138 · 10th to 90th $62 to $214Professionalmedian $87 · 10th to 90th $40 to $174
$50$100$200facility $138professional $87

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
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$79.43
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$213.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$302.00
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$50.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$123.03

Where West Virginia 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.

West Virginia· 25th of 51

$102

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.