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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 October 2026.

How much does Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites cost?

$17.78

Typical negotiated rate. In Nevada, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $17.78 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $13.18 from a physician practice, and about $20.89 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$13.18$9.33 to $19.05
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$20.89$17.78 to $25.12

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $21 · 10th to 90th $15 to $65Professionalmedian $13 · 10th to 90th $9 to $25
$10$20$50$100facility $21professional $13

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$25.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$25.12
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$13.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$25.70
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$29.51
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$6.17
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$4,265.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$25.12

Where Nevada sits

The same service costs 3.9 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Nevada· 27th of 51

$17.78

AK $40.74AL $10.47

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.