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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Mississippi 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 $44 · 10th–90th $5$780%10%20%10th90th$44Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $3$90%20%10th90th$5$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
$7.76
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.90
Typical High
$8.71
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.82
Median
$2.14
Typical High
$2.29
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$7.08
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.03
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$6.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$8.32
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.95
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$8.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.75
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$8.71