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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Louisiana 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 $11 · 10th–90th $5$740%10%20%10th90th$11Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $3$50%20%10th90th$5$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$4.90
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.57
Typical High
$5.50
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.45
Median
$1.82
Typical High
$2.95
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$15.85
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$8.13
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$25.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.95
Median
$2.82
Typical High
$5.01
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$6.03