Ova and parasites test cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $80.22 to $80.22, with a median of $80.22. Across Missouri, the median is $57.53 at 30 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 OVA AND PARASITES | $80.22 | $200.55 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $80.22, median $80.22, highest $80.22.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 4 facilities here, median $81.71 — 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.