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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Georgia 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 $3$630%10%10th90th$10Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $2$90%20%10th90th$4$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$3.47
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$9.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.45
Median
$2.14
Typical High
$2.63
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.90
Typical High
$7.59
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$2.88
Typical High
$5.50
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.24
Typical High
$3.24
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$2.75
Typical High
$4.27
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$13.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.34
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$6.76
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.68
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$8.71
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$10,715.19
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$5.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.74
Median
$2.00
Typical High
$6.03