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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Oklahoma 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 $25 · 10th–90th $4$890%5%10%10th90th$25Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$50%20%10th90th$4$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K

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
$3.47
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$5.13
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$2.95
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$36.31
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.07
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$4.07
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$11.75
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.86
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$6.17
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$4.90
Typical High
$100.00
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.45
Typical High
$5.62
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.04
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.75
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.45
Typical High
$3.63