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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Washington, DC 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 $42 · 10th–90th $13$1260%10%20%10th90th$42Professionalmedian $13 · 10th–90th $13$630%50%90th$13$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
$13.49
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$13.49
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$69.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$141.25
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$36.31
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$30.90