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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

West Virginia 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 $46 · 10th–90th $20$660%10%20%10th90th$46Professionalmedian $3 · 10th–90th $3$50%20%40%10th90th$3$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
$22.39
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$66.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$5.01
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$5.75
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$8.13
Typical High
$12.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$8.13
Typical High
$30.20
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$50.12
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$2.57
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$1.78
Typical High
$4.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$6.03