Ova and parasites test cost in Polson, MT — inpatient
In Polson, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $71.20 to $71.20, with a median of $71.20. Across Montana, the median is $72.80 at 8 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center Polson, MT · (406) 883-5377 HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS | $71.20 | $89.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $71.20, median $71.20, highest $71.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $71.20 — 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.