Ova and parasites test cost in Chico, CA
In Chico, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam: from $6.55 to $6.55, with a median of $6.55. Across California, the median is $17.92 at 143 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 26, 2026 and Sep 26, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Hospital Gridley, CA · (530) 846-5671 Smear for parasites | $6.55 | $10.92 | $2.84–$10.72 | 40% | Sep 26, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $6.55, median $6.55, highest $6.55.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.