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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Rhode Island 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.

Facilitymedian $26 · 10th–90th $7$710%20%10th90th$26Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$60%20%40%10th90th$4$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0

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
$6.92
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$4.27
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$8.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.04
Median
$2.40
Typical High
$8.51
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$17.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$6.46
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.13
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$5.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$8.51