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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Utah 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 $155 · 10th–90th $59$2090%10%20%10th90th$155Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $14$190%20%40%10th90th$16$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
$79.43
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$17.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$34.67
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$81.28
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$16.22
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$12.59
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$23.44
U of Utah Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$26.92
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$11.75
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$25.12