Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue and frozen preparation of specimen including interpretation and report
Medicare pricing data for 405 providers across 34 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $19 in North Carolina to $98 in New York. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue and frozen preparation of specimen including interpretation and report (HCPCS code 88314) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $65.14, but hospitals typically charge $167.85 — a 2.6x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $65.14, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $13.03. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 2.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $51.85 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $98 | $300 | 27 | 3,015 | +50.7% |
| South Dakota | $91 | $96 | 3 | 86 | +39.1% |
| South Carolina | $83 | $92 | 1 | 21 | +27.5% |
| Utah | $82 | $111 | 10 | 243 | +25.8% |
| Texas | $80 | $267 | 28 | 2,861 | +22.2% |
| Georgia | $79 | $242 | 3 | 22 | +20.6% |
| New Mexico | $76 | $143 | 3 | 31 | +17.3% |
| Nevada | $70 | $122 | 4 | 477 | +7.2% |
| Arizona | $67 | $135 | 11 | 13,403 | +3.6% |
| Florida | $59 | $159 | 10 | 62 | -9.2% |
| Iowa | $59 | $182 | 9 | 75 | -9.7% |
| Arkansas | $58 | $120 | 22 | 1,534 | -11.4% |
| California | $54 | $148 | 41 | 902 | -17.8% |
| Connecticut | $50 | $110 | 6 | 92 | -22.7% |
| Maryland | $47 | $149 | 11 | 319 | -28.0% |
| Indiana | $46 | $155 | 10 | 101 | -28.7% |
| Missouri | $28 | $239 | 5 | 411 | -56.3% |
| Tennessee | $27 | $72 | 8 | 248 | -58.9% |
| District of Columbia | $22 | $80 | 3 | 54 | -65.8% |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $183 | 9 | 141 | -66.1% |
| Washington | $22 | $90 | 8 | 116 | -66.9% |
| Massachusetts | $21 | $85 | 20 | 243 | -67.5% |
| Minnesota | $21 | $152 | 16 | 514 | -67.9% |
| Colorado | $21 | $193 | 3 | 55 | -68.5% |
| Oregon | $20 | $78 | 4 | 143 | -68.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $20 | $194 | 35 | 471 | -68.8% |
| Michigan | $20 | $98 | 10 | 136 | -69.0% |
| Illinois | $20 | $91 | 9 | 76 | -69.2% |
| Virginia | $20 | $127 | 3 | 68 | -69.3% |
| Ohio | $20 | $95 | 10 | 87 | -69.7% |
| Louisiana | $20 | $190 | 9 | 58 | -69.8% |
| Alabama | $19 | $90 | 6 | 155 | -70.3% |
| Nebraska | $19 | $87 | 4 | 68 | -70.5% |
| North Carolina | $19 | $69 | 4 | 125 | -70.6% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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