Ova and parasites test cost in Augusta, GA — inpatient
In Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $152.88 to $152.88, with a median of $152.88. Across Georgia, the median is $141.00 at 36 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col lowest Augusta, GA · (706) 721-6569 Hc O And P Smear Conc Id | $152.88 | $392.00 | — | 61% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col lowest Augusta, GA · (706) 721-6569 Hc O And P Body Fluid | $152.88 | $392.00 | — | 61% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $152.88, median $152.88, highest $152.88.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $152.88 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The ova and parasites exam looks for parasites and their eggs in stool under a microscope, usually for diarrhea after travel or camping.
What the price covers
The price is usually for one sample; the collection kit is often included.