Ova and parasites test cost in Columbus, NC
In Columbus, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam: from $74.97 to $74.97, with a median of $74.97. Across North Carolina, the median is $55.50 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus, NC · (828) 894-3311 HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS - OVA AND PARASITE EXAMINATION | $74.97 | $74.97 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $74.97, median $74.97, highest $74.97.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $74.97. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.