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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Louisiana 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 $30 · 10th–90th $19$890%10%10th90th$30Professionalmedian $18 · 10th–90th $13$250%10%20%10th90th$18$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$34.67
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$23.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.03
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$12.59
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$60.26
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$35.48
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$20.42
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$22.39
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$25.12