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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Vermont 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 $55 · 10th–90th $7$790%20%10th90th$55Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $3$70%10%20%10th90th$5$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$7.41
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$77.62
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$5.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$60.26
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$7.59
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.27
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$3.47
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.48
Median
$1.48
Typical High
$1.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.95
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$11.48