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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

South Dakota 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?

$21.38

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $21.38 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $20.42 from a physician practice, and about $34.67 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$20.42$12.59 to $36.31
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$34.67$20.42 to $67.61

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $35 · 10th to 90th $17 to $68Professionalmedian $20 · 10th to 90th $12 to $43
$10$20$50$100facility $35professional $20

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$67.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$42.66
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$40.74
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$21.38
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$21.38
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota· 14th of 51

$21.38

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.