Arterial puncture for blood draw 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 $47 to $536. The typical hospital charges $132. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $132
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital Of Anaconda MT · Price file October 16, 2026 | $47Insurance typically pays $51Sticker price $63 | Lowest price of any hospital | $51 | $63 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $58Insurance typically pays $265Sticker price $58 | Cheaper than 91% of hospitals | $265 | $58 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $62Insurance typically pays $26Sticker price $73 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $26 | $73 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $115Insurance typically pays $109Sticker price $121 | Cheaper than 73% of hospitals | $109 | $121 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $117Insurance typically pays $124Sticker price $130 | Cheaper than 64% of hospitals | $124 | $130 |
| Trinity Hospital MT · Price file August 3, 2026 | $123Insurance typically pays $160Sticker price $164 | Cheaper than 55% of hospitals | $160 | $164 |
| Roundup Memorial Healthcare MT · Price file July 30, 2026 | $140Insurance typically pays $123Sticker price $140 | Pricier than 55% of hospitals | $123 | $140 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $152Insurance typically pays $379Sticker price $190 | Pricier than 64% of hospitals | $379 | $190 |
| Pioneer Medical Center MT · Price file April 6, 2026 | $173Insurance typically pays $205Sticker price $216 | Pricier than 73% of hospitals | $205 | $216 |
| Wheatland Memorial Hospital MT · Price file July 28, 2026 | $191Insurance typically pays $181Sticker price $191 | Pricier than 82% of hospitals | $181 | $191 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $268Insurance typically pays $139Sticker price $335 | Pricier than 91% of hospitals | $139 | $335 |
| Sheridan Memorial Hosptial MT · Price file October 13, 2026 | $536Insurance typically pays $571Sticker price $595 | Highest price of any hospital | $571 | $595 |
Procedure code 36600. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.