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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Nebraska 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 $83 · 10th–90th $25$2190%5%10%10th90th$83Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $11$1170%20%10th90th$15$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

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
$34.67
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$218.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$117.49
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$8.91
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$131.83
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$29.51
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$42.66
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$125.89
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$33.11
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$37.15
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$676.08
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$17.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$36.31