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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Texas 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 $51 · 10th–90th $4$1290%10%10th90th$51Professionalmedian $3 · 10th–90th $2$60%20%10th90th$3$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
$6.17
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$131.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$6.03
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$2.95
Typical High
$4.27
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.68
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$24.55
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.34
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$5.50
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$91.20
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.46
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$4.47
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$23.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$3.31
Typical High
$7.24
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
$3.55
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$8.13
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.37
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.62
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.63
Typical High
$3.63
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$3,311.31
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$12.59
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$3.16
Typical High
$7.08
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$5.89
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.66
Median
$2.95
Typical High
$5.75