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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Indiana 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 $17 · 10th–90th $4$980%10%10th90th$17Professionalmedian $3 · 10th–90th $2$50%20%10th90th$3$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
$4.68
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$5.13
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.51
Median
$2.88
Typical High
$4.27
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$12.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.04
Median
$2.09
Typical High
$4.27
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$5.37
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$9.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$12.02
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$3.31
Typical High
$4.79