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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Alabama 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.

Facilitymedian $16 · 10th–90th $5$620%20%10th90th$16Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$70%20%10th90th$4$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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
$4.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$6.92
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$2.95
Typical High
$5.75
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$15.85
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$4.37
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$4.57
Typical High
$13.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.86
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$15.14
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.51
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$5.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$4.27