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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Wisconsin 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 $68 · 10th–90th $16$1230%10%10th90th$68Professionalmedian $17 · 10th–90th $9$580%10%10th90th$17$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
$38.02
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$51.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$48.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$72.44
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$13.80
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$56.23
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$144.54
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$87.10
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$40.74
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$64.57
Network Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$51.29
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$51.29
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$22.91
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$63.10
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$93.33
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$45.71
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$38.02
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$40.74