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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Pennsylvania 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.

Facilitymedian $63 · 10th–90th $21$980%10%20%10th90th$63Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $12$250%20%10th90th$16$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$21.88
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$25.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$17.78
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$758.58
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$5,011.87
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$38.90
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$26.30
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$30.90
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$89.13
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$14.79
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$57.54
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$79.43
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$25.12
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$302.00
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$26.30
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$26.30
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$30.90