Ova and parasites test cost in Chester, MT — inpatient
In Chester, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $13.81 to $13.81, with a median of $13.81. Across Montana, the median is $62.00 at 19 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Health - Chester Chester, MT · (406) 759-5181 Ova and Parasite, Microscopy, F (Mayo OPE) | $13.81 | $21.25 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $13.81, median $13.81, highest $13.81.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $13.81 — 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.