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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Michigan 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 $17 · 10th–90th $4$550%20%10th90th$17Professionalmedian $17 · 10th–90th $13$210%20%40%10th90th$17$2.0$5.0$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
$3.89
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$17.78
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$35.48
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$13.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$25.70
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$31.62
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$33.11
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$25.12
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$23.44