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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Minnesota 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 $32 · 10th–90th $4$630%10%10th90th$32Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$290%20%10th90th$4$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$4.27
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$38.02
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$51.29
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.27
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$8.32
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$31.62
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$8.32
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$64.57
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$32.36
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$8.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$9.55