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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 87209

This laboratory test examines a sample, such as stool, under a microscope after applying a special stain designed to make parasites and their eggs easier to see. A trained laboratory professional interprets the slide and reports what organisms, if any, are present.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $40 · 10th–90th $15$1170%10%20%10th90th$40Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $11$350%20%40%10th90th$16$0.0$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$20.0K

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
$14.79
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$29.51
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$83.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$42.66
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$26.30
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$27.54