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Special Stain Smear Exam For Germs

Maine 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 $15 · 10th–90th $5$790%10%20%10th90th$15Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $3$70%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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.07
Median
$4.37
Typical High
$6.31
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$53.70
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$6.92
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$12.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.62
Typical High
$7.76
Community Health Options
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.37
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$6.46
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$79.43
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.37
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$7.41
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$10.96