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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Arizona 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 $37 · 10th–90th $16$850%5%10%10th90th$37Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $11$250%20%10th90th$15$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

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
$19.95
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$25.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$12.59
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$83.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$27.54
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$87.10
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$16.22
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$17.78