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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

South Carolina 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 $71 · 10th–90th $5$1290%20%10th90th$71Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$220%20%40%10th90th$4$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$5.25
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$3.72
Typical High
$23.99
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$7.94
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$64.57
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$9.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$2.69
Typical High
$6.17
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$4.90
Typical High
$11.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.34
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$3.02
Typical High
$6.03