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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Nevada 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 $43 · 10th–90th $14$1170%10%10th90th$43Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $12$210%20%40%10th90th$16$0.1$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0

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
$14.13
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$20.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$42.66
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$13.80
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$25.70
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$0.08
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$29.51
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$6.17
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$22.39
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$30.90