Smear, primary source with interpretation; fluorescent and/or acid fast stain for bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses or cell types
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
Facility/Professional
Modifier
Typical Low
Median
Typical High
Aetna
Facility/Professional
Facility
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$5.50 / $25.70 / $147.91
Facility
$5.50
$25.70
$147.91
Aetna
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$3.98 / $5.01 / $33.88
Professional
$3.98
$5.01
$33.88
BCBS
Facility/Professional
Facility
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$5.37 / $7.41 / $24.55
Facility
$5.37
$7.41
$24.55
BCBS
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$2.63 / $3.47 / $10.96
Professional
$2.63
$3.47
$10.96
Cigna
Facility/Professional
Facility
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$4.47 / $10.72 / $25.70
Facility
$4.47
$10.72
$25.70
Cigna
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$3.24 / $6.31 / $12.88
Professional
$3.24
$6.31
$12.88
United
Facility/Professional
Facility
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$2.69 / $5.37 / $7.59
Facility
$2.69
$5.37
$7.59
United
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$2.24 / $3.24 / $8.13
Professional
$2.24
$3.24
$8.13
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