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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

New Mexico 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 $44 · 10th–90th $21$1660%10%10th90th$44Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $13$210%50%10th90th$16$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K

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
$23.44
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$21.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$194.98
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$11.75
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$38.90
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$31.62
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$38.90
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$26.92
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$13.49