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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Mississippi 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 $32 · 10th–90th $19$890%10%10th90th$32Professionalmedian $21 · 10th–90th $13$390%10%20%10th90th$21$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
$22.91
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$38.90
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$12.59
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$29.51
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$25.70
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$36.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$38.90
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$24.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$37.15