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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Maryland 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 $59 · 10th–90th $41$790%10%20%10th90th$59Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$80%10%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
$41.69
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$16.60
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.32
Median
$3.39
Typical High
$4.17
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.24
Median
$2.95
Typical High
$5.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.29
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$10.47
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$8.32
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.04
Typical High
$5.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$3.98
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.66
Median
$2.95
Typical High
$6.46