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Special Stain Smear Exam For Germs

Vermont 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 $91 · 10th–90th $5$1020%20%10th90th$91Professionalmedian $6 · 10th–90th $6$90%50%90th$6$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$5.89
Typical High
$9.33
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$112.20
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$6.61
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$9.33
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$5.37
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.37
Median
$4.37
Typical High
$4.37
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$1.91
Typical High
$1.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$14.45