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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Maine 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 $35 · 10th–90th $4$780%10%20%10th90th$35Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$60%20%10th90th$4$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$4.27
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.31
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$43.65
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.70
Median
$2.45
Typical High
$5.50
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.13
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$9.77
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.17
Community Health Options
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$75.86
Community Health Options
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.37
Median
$4.37
Typical High
$41.69
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.13
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$85.11
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$6.46
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$5.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$10.23