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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

West Virginia 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 $83 · 10th–90th $27$1550%10%10th90th$83Professionalmedian $14 · 10th–90th $11$260%20%10th90th$14$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$26.92
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$19.95
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$21.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$87.10
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$107.15
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$10.72
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$20.89