Ova and parasites test cost in Paducah, KY — inpatient
In Paducah, KY-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $88.20 to $88.20, with a median of $88.20. Across Kentucky, the median is $110.68 at 15 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 — and —.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Paducah, KY-IL.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital lowest Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC So Ova and Parasites | $88.20 | $147.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC Ova and Parasites | $102.00 | $170.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $88.20, median $88.20, highest $88.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $96.44 — 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.