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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Georgia 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 $29 · 10th–90th $16$790%10%20%10th90th$29Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $9$330%20%10th90th$16$0.0$0.2$2.0$20.0$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
$16.22
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$33.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$32.36
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$32.36
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$13.80
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$17.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$27.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$48.98
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$22.39
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$25.12