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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Colorado 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 $48 · 10th–90th $4$1950%5%10th90th$48Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$50%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
$4.27
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$5.01
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$21.38
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$4.07
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$3.02
Typical High
$10.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.19
Median
$2.82
Typical High
$5.13
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$8.91
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.03
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$60.26
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$8.91
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$3.02
Typical High
$4.27
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.46
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$3.98