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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Washington 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 $17 · 10th–90th $4$780%5%10%10th90th$17Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$270%10%10th90th$4$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0

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
$4.68
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$26.92
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.82
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$3.63
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$11.75
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$4.37
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$15.14
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$6.61
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$4.57
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$8.51
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.27
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$11.75
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$5.13
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$11.48
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$4.27
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$5.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.45
Typical High
$6.46
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$2.19
Typical High
$7.76