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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Alaska 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 $23 · 10th–90th $4$980%20%10th90th$23Professionalmedian $8 · 10th–90th $4$140%10%10th90th$8$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$5.62
Typical High
$14.45
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$11.75
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.17
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$4.27
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$13.80
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$27.54
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$20.89
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$3.89
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.50
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$5.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$38.90