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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Kentucky 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 $32 · 10th–90th $13$1170%10%10th90th$32Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $9$210%20%10th90th$16$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
$12.59
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$17.78
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$17.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$19.05
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$18.62
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$25.12
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$29.51
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$38.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$25.12