Ova and parasites test cost in Wichita, KS
In Wichita, KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam: from $35.10 to $35.10, with a median of $35.10. Across Kansas, the median is $51.36 at 9 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital El Dorado, KS · (316) 321-3300 SMEAR FOR PARASITES | $35.10 | $54.00 | $350.00–$757.00 | 35% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $35.10, median $35.10, highest $35.10.
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 and below every plan's rate. 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.