Lab tests CPT 87177 Inpatient — admitted to hospital

Ova and parasites test cost in Martin, SD — inpatient

In Martin, SD, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $162.07 to $162.07, with a median of $162.07. Across South Dakota, the median is $87.20 at 16 hospitals.

Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.

Lowest$162.07Bennett County Hospital & Nursing Home
Median$162.07half pay less
Highest$162.07in this market
Difference1.0×highest vs lowest

Hospitals, cheapest first

HospitalCash price List priceInsurers payOff listFile date
Bennett County Hospital & Nursing Home Martin, SD · (605) 685-6622 OVA & PARASITES $162.07 $162.07 — — —
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Inpatient: lowest $162.07, median $162.07, highest $162.07.

As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $162.07 — 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.