Ova and parasites test cost in Missoula, MT — inpatient
In Missoula, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $74.40 to $74.40, with a median of $74.40. Across Montana, the median is $72.80 at 8 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.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick Hospital Missoula, MT · (406) 543-7271 HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS | $74.40 | $93.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $74.40, median $74.40, highest $74.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $74.40 — 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.