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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Maine 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 $39 · 10th–90th $18$1580%10%10th90th$39Professionalmedian $18 · 10th–90th $9$250%20%10th90th$18$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
$17.78
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$20.89
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$181.97
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$23.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$25.70
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$21.88
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$128.82
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$25.12
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$37.15