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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Kansas 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 $14 · 10th–90th $4$760%5%10%10th90th$14Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$70%20%10th90th$4$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$4.57
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$5.75
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$2.95
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$14.45
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$6.61
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$10.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.00
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$10.00
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$34.67
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$6.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$7.59