HCHG CT THORACENTESIS PLEURAL ASPIRATION in Montana
Below is what hospitals in Montana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 10 hospitals in Montana run from $479 to $1,738. The typical hospital charges $1,285. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,285
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
10 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 | $479Insurance typically pays $1,888Sticker price $599 | Lowest price of any hospital | $1,888 | $599 |
| Community Hospital Of Anaconda MT · Price file October 16, 2026 | $532Insurance typically pays $446Sticker price $709 | Cheaper than 89% of hospitals | $446 | $709 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $733Insurance typically pays $552Sticker price $772 | Cheaper than 78% of hospitals | $552 | $772 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $943Insurance typically pays $1,250Sticker price $943 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $1,250 | $943 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $1,193Insurance typically pays $1,263Sticker price $1,403 | Cheaper than 56% of hospitals | $1,263 | $1,403 |
| Northern Rockies Medical Center MT · Price file August 31, 2026 | $1,378Insurance typically pays $1,378Sticker price $1,450 | Pricier than 56% of hospitals | $1,378 | $1,450 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $1,580Insurance typically pays $1,251Sticker price $1,756 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $1,251 | $1,756 |
| Roundup Memorial Healthcare MT · Price file July 30, 2026 | $1,589Insurance typically pays $1,367Sticker price $1,589 | Pricier than 78% of hospitals | $1,367 | $1,589 |
| Pioneer Medical Center MT · Price file April 6, 2026 | $1,660Insurance typically pays $1,971Sticker price $2,075 | Pricier than 89% of hospitals | $1,971 | $2,075 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,738Insurance typically pays $660Sticker price $2,172 | Highest price of any hospital | $660 | $2,172 |
Procedure code 32555. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.