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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Tennessee 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 $40 · 10th–90th $17$810%10%10th90th$40Professionalmedian $14 · 10th–90th $13$210%20%10th90th$14$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$19.50
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$17.78
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$47.86
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$27.54
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$93.33
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$16.22
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$25.12