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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Tennessee 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 $35 · 10th–90th $4$740%10%20%10th90th$35Professionalmedian $3 · 10th–90th $3$60%50%10th90th$3$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$5.75
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.39
Typical High
$6.46
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$2.14
Typical High
$11.22
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$5.75
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$18.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.95
Median
$3.31
Typical High
$6.76
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$100.00
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$9.55
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.27
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$3.16
Typical High
$6.03