Esophagus stretching in Montana
Below is what hospitals in Montana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 8 hospitals in Montana run from $422 to $2,278. The typical hospital charges $852. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $852
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $422Insurance typically pays $265Sticker price $444 | Lowest price of any hospital | $265 | $444 |
| Community Hospital Of Anaconda MT · Price file October 16, 2026 | $541Insurance typically pays $378Sticker price $721 | Cheaper than 86% of hospitals | $378 | $721 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $702Insurance typically pays $644Sticker price $780 | Cheaper than 71% of hospitals | $644 | $780 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $746Insurance typically pays $3,823Sticker price $746 | Cheaper than 57% of hospitals | $3,823 | $746 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $958Insurance typically pays $5,683Sticker price $1,197 | Pricier than 57% of hospitals | $5,683 | $1,197 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,090Insurance typically pays $2,019Sticker price $2,612 | Pricier than 71% of hospitals | $2,019 | $2,612 |
| Northern Rockies Medical Center MT · Price file August 31, 2026 | $2,175Insurance typically pays $2,175Sticker price $2,289 | Pricier than 86% of hospitals | $2,175 | $2,289 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $2,278Insurance typically pays $2,546Sticker price $2,680 | Highest price of any hospital | $2,546 | $2,680 |
Procedure code 43249. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.