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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Ohio 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 $36 · 10th–90th $18$890%5%10%10th90th$36Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $9$410%10%20%10th90th$15$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$17.78
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$58.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$12.59
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$33.11
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$22.91
Aultcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$12.30
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$20.89
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$24.55
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$34.67
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$100.00
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$31.62
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$21.38
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$26.92
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$25.12