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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

New Jersey 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 $41 · 10th–90th $18$1950%10%10th90th$41Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $13$210%20%10th90th$16$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$17.78
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$21.38
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$12.59
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$1,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$50.12
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$13.80
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$23,988.33
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$19.95
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$37.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$25.12