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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Hawaii 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 $5 · 10th–90th $4$600%20%10th90th$5Professionalmedian $6 · 10th–90th $3$100%10%10th90th$6$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
$5.13
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$5.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$3.31
Typical High
$5.13
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$10.47
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$8.32
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$8.32
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$10.96