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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Missouri 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 $17 · 10th–90th $4$680%5%10th90th$17Professionalmedian $6 · 10th–90th $2$150%10%10th90th$6$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
$5.13
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.72
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$18.20
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$3.63
Typical High
$4.27
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$14.79
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$11.22
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$9.55
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$8.13
Typical High
$23.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.19
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$10.96
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$100.00
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.82
Typical High
$5.50
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$3.16
Typical High
$6.03