Breast biopsy with stereotactic guidance in Montana
Below is what hospitals in Montana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 4 hospitals in Montana run from $1,720 to $2,822. The typical hospital charges $2,596. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $2,596
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
4 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,720Insurance typically pays $4,893Sticker price $2,150 | Lowest price of any hospital | $4,893 | $2,150 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $2,582Insurance typically pays $2,582Sticker price $2,718 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $2,582 | $2,718 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,609Insurance typically pays $3,290Sticker price $2,609 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $3,290 | $2,609 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,822Insurance typically pays $1,738Sticker price $3,527 | Highest price of any hospital | $1,738 | $3,527 |
Procedure code 19081. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.