Spinal nerve injection, lower back 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 $362 to $2,450. The typical hospital charges $998. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $998
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 | $362Insurance typically pays $2,781Sticker price $453 | Lowest price of any hospital | $2,781 | $453 |
| Community Hospital Of Anaconda MT · Price file October 16, 2026 | $812Insurance typically pays $859Sticker price $1,083 | Cheaper than 83% of hospitals | $859 | $1,083 |
| Trinity Hospital MT · Price file August 3, 2026 | $915Insurance typically pays $189Sticker price $1,220 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $189 | $1,220 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $998Insurance typically pays $373Sticker price $1,050 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $373 | $1,050 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $1,069Insurance typically pays $702Sticker price $1,188 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $702 | $1,188 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,134Insurance typically pays $931Sticker price $2,668 | Pricier than 83% of hospitals | $931 | $2,668 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,450Insurance typically pays $1,762Sticker price $2,450 | Highest price of any hospital | $1,762 | $2,450 |
Procedure code 64483. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.