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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Washington, DC 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 $29 · 10th–90th $5$690%10%10th90th$29Professionalmedian $3 · 10th–90th $3$150%50%90th$3$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$7.76
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.24
Typical High
$3.24
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$16.22
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.29
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$32.36
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$8.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.51
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$5.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.69
Typical High
$7.24