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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Colorado 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.

Facilitymedian $49 · 10th–90th $14$1290%5%10%10th90th$49Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $12$180%20%40%10th90th$16$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0

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
$13.80
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$17.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$87.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$17.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$21.38
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$26.92
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$17.78