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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Massachusetts 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 $13 · 10th–90th $4$580%10%10th90th$13Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$110%20%40%10th90th$4$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$5.89
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$12.88
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$100.00
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$10.47
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$16.98
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$5.50
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$10.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$10.72
Fallon Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.17
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$7,079.46
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.03
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$7.08
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$12.88
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$29.51
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$100.00
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$10.47
Tufts
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$4.90
Typical High
$10.00
Tufts
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$4.37
Typical High
$6.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.92
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$10.96