Hernia repair (inguinal) in Montana
Below is what hospitals in Montana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 7 hospitals in Montana run from $777 to $4,888. The typical hospital charges $1,583. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,583
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
7 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 | $777Insurance typically pays $11,557Sticker price $971 | Lowest price of any hospital | $11,557 | $971 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $1,109Insurance typically pays $849Sticker price $1,167 | Cheaper than 83% of hospitals | $849 | $1,167 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $1,148Insurance typically pays $889Sticker price $1,351 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $889 | $1,351 |
| Community Hospital Of Anaconda MT · Price file October 16, 2026 | $1,583Insurance typically pays $1,171Sticker price $2,110 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $1,171 | $2,110 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $2,429Insurance typically pays $1,573Sticker price $2,699 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $1,573 | $2,699 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,639Insurance typically pays $7,133Sticker price $2,639 | Pricier than 83% of hospitals | $7,133 | $2,639 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $4,888Insurance typically pays $3,768Sticker price $6,110 | Highest price of any hospital | $3,768 | $6,110 |
Procedure code 49505. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.