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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 October 2026.

How much does Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites cost?

$15.14

Typical negotiated rate. In Tennessee, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $15.14 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $11.75 to $24.55.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $34 · 10th to 90th $13 to $65Professionalmedian $14 · 10th to 90th $8 to $25
$10$20$50$100facility $34professional $14

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$27.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$21.38
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$47.86
BCBS Tennessee
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$24.55
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$25.70
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$16.22
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$22.39

Where Tennessee 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.

Tennessee· 40th of 51

$15.14

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.