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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Massachusetts 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 $52 · 10th–90th $18$1740%10%10th90th$52Professionalmedian $18 · 10th–90th $15$390%50%10th90th$18$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$24.55
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$181.97
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$25.12
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$93.33
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$43.65
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$70.79
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$46.77
Fallon Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$7,079.46
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$30.90
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$54.95
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$93.33
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$93.33
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$43.65
Tufts
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$29.51
Tufts
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$28.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$26.30
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$48.98