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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Arizona 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 $16 · 10th–90th $4$780%10%10th90th$16Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$280%20%10th90th$4$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$6.17
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.88
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$28.18
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$2.75
Typical High
$4.27
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$17.38
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$3.63
Typical High
$17.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$13.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$6.76
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$100.00
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$3.89
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$6.03