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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Connecticut 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 $10 · 10th–90th $5$410%10%10th90th$10Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$50%20%40%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
$5.62
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$4.68
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.68
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$11.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$6.61
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.46
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.00
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.17
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$36.31
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.38
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$12.02
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$7.41