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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Illinois 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 $41 · 10th–90th $6$980%5%10th90th$41Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$90%20%10th90th$4$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0

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
$6.17
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$8.71
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$5.75
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$51.29
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$3.63
Typical High
$4.27
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$19.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$7.59
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.68
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$100.00
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.50
Median
$5.50
Typical High
$5.50
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.34
Median
$2.34
Typical High
$2.34
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$8.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$3.16
Typical High
$5.01