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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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $72 · 10th–90th $21$2140%20%10th90th$72Professionalmedian $17 · 10th–90th $13$440%20%10th90th$17$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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
$67.61
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$831.76
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$20.89
Avera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$26.92
Avera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$19.05
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$42.66
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$87.10
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$25.12
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$25.12
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78