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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Arkansas 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 October 2026.

How much does Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites cost?

$20.42

Typical negotiated rate. In Arkansas, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $20.42 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $16.22 from a physician practice, and about $20.89 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$16.22$12.59 to $28.18
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$20.89$20.42 to $28.18

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $21 · 10th to 90th $20 to $28Professionalmedian $16 · 10th to 90th $9 to $30
$10$20$50facility $21professional $16

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$34.67
BCBS Arkansas
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$28.18
BCBS Arkansas
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$17.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$25.70
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$39.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$17.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$25.12

Where Arkansas sits

The same service costs 3.9 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Arkansas· 17th of 51

$20.42

AK $40.74AL $10.47

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.