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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Nevada 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 $76 · 10th–90th $4$2190%20%40%10th90th$76Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$260%20%10th90th$4$0.1$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$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
$6.76
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$218.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$26.30
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$2.14
Typical High
$2.63
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.38
Median
$3.63
Typical High
$10.23
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$3.24
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$12.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$6.17
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$0.06
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.92
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.48
Median
$1.48
Typical High
$1.48
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.27
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$5.37
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.48
Median
$4.90
Typical High
$10.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$30.90