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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Oregon 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 $4$740%10%10th90th$28Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $4$270%10%10th90th$5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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
$7.24
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$15.14
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$4.79
Typical High
$7.94
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$10.96
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.75
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$8.51
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$8.51
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.75
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.17
Median
$5.89
Typical High
$13.18
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$79.43
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$16.60
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.37
Typical High
$5.50
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$6.46
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.45
Typical High
$6.03