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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Iowa 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 $43 · 10th–90th $18$1410%5%10%10th90th$43Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $4$1170%10%10th90th$15$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
$25.70
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$147.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$42.66
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$87.10
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$48.98
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$44.67
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$23.99
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$39.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$41.69
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78