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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Pennsylvania 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 $18 · 10th–90th $6$420%10%20%10th90th$18Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$160%20%40%10th90th$4$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$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
$6.61
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$16.22
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$4.27
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$776.25
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$2.75
Typical High
$7.08
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$8,511.38
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$3.31
Typical High
$4.07
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$14.45
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$8.91
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.00
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$6.17
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.27
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.79
Typical High
$7.41
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$27.54
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$2.82
Typical High
$4.17
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$43.65
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$2.75
Typical High
$2.75
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$46.77
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$15.49
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$2,630.27
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$39.81
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.03
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$3.16
Typical High
$7.41