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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 October 2026.

How much does Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites cost?

$15.14

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $15.14 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $15.14 from a physician practice, and about $17.78 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$15.14$9.55 to $18.62
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$17.78$15.14 to $33.88

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $18 · 10th to 90th $14 to $35Professionalmedian $15 · 10th to 90th $9 to $22
$10$20$50facility $18professional $15

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$33.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$17.78
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$22.39
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$19.05
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$18.62
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$25.70
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$29.51
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$38.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$24.55

Where Kentucky sits

The same service costs 3.9 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Kentucky· 38th of 51

$15.14

AK $40.74AL $10.47

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.