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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

South Dakota 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 $37 · 10th–90th $15$810%10%20%10th90th$37Professionalmedian $6 · 10th–90th $3$470%5%10%10th90th$6$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$30.20
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$46.77
Avera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$4.37
Typical High
$6.46
Avera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.72
Median
$4.37
Typical High
$4.47
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$8.32
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$10.23
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$63.10
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$3.02
Typical High
$6.03
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$11.75
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.13
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$5.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$6.03
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.27