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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Florida 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 October 2026.

How much does Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites cost?

$15.85

Typical negotiated rate. In Florida, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $15.85 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $13.49 from a physician practice, and about $33.11 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$13.49$10.72 to $16.60
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$33.11$18.62 to $33.11

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $33 · 10th to 90th $17 to $33Professionalmedian $13 · 10th to 90th $8 to $25
$10$20$50facility $33professional $13

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$17.38
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$12.02
AvMed
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$21.88
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$25.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$43.65
Florida Blue
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$25.12
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$12.59
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$25.12
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$17.78

Where Florida sits

The same service costs 3.9 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Florida· 34th of 51

$15.85

AK $40.74AL $10.47

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.