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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

New Mexico 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 $28 · 10th–90th $5$590%10%10th90th$28Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$60%20%40%10th90th$4$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$20.0K

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
$6.76
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$5.13
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$3.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$2.75
Typical High
$2.75
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$9.33
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$7.41
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$10.72
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.62
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.46
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$3.24