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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Kansas 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 $37 · 10th–90th $18$710%20%10th90th$37Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $13$240%20%10th90th$16$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$38.90
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$17.78
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$12.59
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$38.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$23.99
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$42.66
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$38.90
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$28.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$32.36