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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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $28 · 10th–90th $20$540%20%10th90th$28Professionalmedian $18 · 10th–90th $14$390%10%20%10th90th$18$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$24.55
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$38.90
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$28.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$17.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$27.54
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$25.12