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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

South Carolina 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 $79 · 10th–90th $14$1200%10%10th90th$79Professionalmedian $14 · 10th–90th $14$510%50%10th90th$14$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$83.18
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$51.29
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$33.11
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$102.33
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$26.30
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$23.44
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$27.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$25.12