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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

California 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 $51 · 10th–90th $4$1580%10%10th90th$51Professionalmedian $18 · 10th–90th $10$980%10%20%10th90th$18$1.0$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
$2.88
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$181.97
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$72.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$28.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$89.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$478.63
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$251.19
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$51.29
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$45.71
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$28.84
HealthNet
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$29.51
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$39.81
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$93.33
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$31.62
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$21.38
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$51.29
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$45.71
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$26.92
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$26.92
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$37.15