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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 87205

This laboratory test applies a special dye to a sample and examines it under a microscope to identify the general type of bacteria, fungi, or cells present. It gives quick, preliminary information about a possible infection, often before slower culture results are available.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $26 · 10th–90th $4$980%5%10th90th$26Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$140%20%10th90th$4$0.1$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K$100.0K

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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.13
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$18.62
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$19.50
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$8.51
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$19.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$10.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$7.24