Lysis of bowel adhesions, open in Montana
Below is what hospitals in Montana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 6 hospitals in Montana run from $1,403 to $5,058. The typical hospital charges $2,873. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $2,873
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
6 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 | $1,403Insurance typically pays $1,849Sticker price $1,477 | Lowest price of any hospital | $1,849 | $1,477 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,615Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,019 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | — | $2,019 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $2,386Insurance typically pays $1,867Sticker price $2,807 | Cheaper than 60% of hospitals | $1,867 | $2,807 |
| Community Hospital Of Anaconda MT · Price file October 16, 2026 | $3,361Insurance typically pays $2,476Sticker price $4,481 | Pricier than 60% of hospitals | $2,476 | $4,481 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $3,794Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $3,794 | Pricier than 80% of hospitals | — | $3,794 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $5,058Insurance typically pays $4,496Sticker price $5,620 | Highest price of any hospital | $4,496 | $5,620 |
Procedure code 44005. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.