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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Maryland 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 $27 · 10th–90th $13$350%10%20%10th90th$27Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $12$330%20%10th90th$16$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
$13.18
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$35.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$67.61
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.50
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$17.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$23.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$44.67
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$26.92
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$13.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$16.98
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$26.92