Ova and parasites test cost in Sidney, MT — inpatient
In Sidney, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $75.55 to $75.55, with a median of $75.55. Across Montana, the median is $72.80 at 12 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 Apr 30, 2026 and Apr 30, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Health Center Sidney, MT · (406) 488-2100 OVA AND PARASITES 87177 | $75.55 | $122.00 | $111.02–$122.00 | 38% | Apr 30, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $75.55, median $75.55, highest $75.55.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $75.55 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated and below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.