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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Ohio 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 $14 · 10th–90th $4$560%10%10th90th$14Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $2$130%20%10th90th$4$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

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
$4.68
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$14.13
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$2.95
Typical High
$4.27
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$7.94
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$5.37
Aultcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.88
Median
$2.88
Typical High
$2.88
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$3.39
Typical High
$3.39
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.24
Typical High
$4.90
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.75
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$5.62
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$8.13
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$66.07
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.70
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$8.32
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.34
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$5.13
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$9.33
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.46
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$6.03