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Special Stain Smear Exam For Germs

Delaware rates for HCPCS 87206

A sample from the body is spread on a slide and treated with a special fluorescent or acid-fast stain, then examined under a microscope to look for certain bacteria, fungi, or parasites that are hard to see with routine staining, including the type of bacteria that causes tuberculosis. A specialist reports back on what, if anything, is seen. It gives a fast, same-day clue about a possible infection while slower culture results are still pending.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $78 · 10th–90th $4$1050%10%20%10th90th$78Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $4$160%20%10th90th$4$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
$4.47
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$16.22
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$3.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$9.77
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$7.59