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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Illinois 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 $33 · 10th–90th $19$1000%10%10th90th$33Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $3$360%10%20%10th90th$15$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$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
$19.05
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$37.15
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$24.55
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$186.21
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$13.80
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$33.11
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$128.82
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$23.44
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$22.39
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$36.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$19.05