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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Kentucky 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 $23 · 10th–90th $4$950%5%10th90th$23Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $2$70%10%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
$4.17
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$8.13
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$2.14
Typical High
$5.37
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.47
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$2.09
Typical High
$5.89
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$6.03
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$7.08
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$8.13
Typical High
$9.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$6.03