Ova and parasites test cost in Butler, AL — inpatient
In Butler, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $43.32 to $43.32, with a median of $43.32. Across Alabama, the median is $55.05 at 43 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Oct 1, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Choctaw General Butler, AL · (205) 459-9100 HC EXAM PARA, URINE/B.F. source file | $43.32 | $57.00 | — | 24% |
Inpatient: lowest $43.32, median $43.32, highest $43.32.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $43.32 — 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.