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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Missouri 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 $31 · 10th–90th $17$740%10%10th90th$31Professionalmedian $17 · 10th–90th $9$430%10%10th90th$17$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
$16.98
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$42.66
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$63.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$46.77
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$87.10
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$21.88
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$23.99
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$23.99