Simple drainage of abscess of finger in Montana
Below is what hospitals in Montana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 12 hospitals in Montana run from $150 to $1,089. The typical hospital charges $402. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $402
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundup Memorial Healthcare MT · Price file July 30, 2026 | $150Insurance typically pays $150Sticker price $150 | Lowest price of any hospital | $150 | $150 |
| Pioneer Medical Center MT · Price file April 6, 2026 | $153Insurance typically pays $181Sticker price $191 | Cheaper than 91% of hospitals | $181 | $191 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $295Insurance typically pays $312Sticker price $347 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $312 | $347 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $348Insurance typically pays $341Sticker price $366 | Cheaper than 73% of hospitals | $341 | $366 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $382Insurance typically pays $211Sticker price $478 | Cheaper than 64% of hospitals | $211 | $478 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $395Insurance typically pays $589Sticker price $494 | Cheaper than 55% of hospitals | $589 | $494 |
| Community Hospital Of Anaconda MT · Price file October 16, 2026 | $410Insurance typically pays $304Sticker price $546 | Pricier than 55% of hospitals | $304 | $546 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $455Insurance typically pays $400Sticker price $455 | Pricier than 64% of hospitals | $400 | $455 |
| Granite County Medical Center MT · Price file September 9, 2026 | $474Insurance typically pays $234Sticker price $527 | Pricier than 73% of hospitals | $234 | $527 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $498Insurance typically pays $352Sticker price $554 | Pricier than 82% of hospitals | $352 | $554 |
| Northern Rockies Medical Center MT · Price file August 31, 2026 | $563Insurance typically pays $563Sticker price $593 | Pricier than 91% of hospitals | $563 | $593 |
| Wheatland Memorial Hospital MT · Price file July 28, 2026 | $1,089Insurance typically pays $1,035Sticker price $1,089 | Highest price of any hospital | $1,035 | $1,089 |
Procedure code 26010. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.