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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Delaware 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 $68 · 10th–90th $4$890%10%20%10th90th$68Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$130%20%10th90th$4$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
$3.55
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$12.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$2.75
Typical High
$2.75
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$7.76
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$3.16
Typical High
$6.03