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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

North Dakota 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 $36 · 10th–90th $4$780%10%20%10th90th$36Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $3$380%10%10th90th$5$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
$3.98
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$38.02
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$8.13
Typical High
$9.77
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.31
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.13
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$45.71
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$16.22
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$5.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$6.92