HCHG CROSSMATCH IS in Montana
Below is what hospitals in Montana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 11 hospitals in Montana run from $139 to $245. The typical hospital charges $168. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $168
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Medical Center MT · Price file April 6, 2026 | $139Insurance typically pays $163Sticker price $173 | Lowest price of any hospital | $163 | $173 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $150Insurance typically pays $513Sticker price $187 | Cheaper than 90% of hospitals | $513 | $187 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $157Insurance typically pays $176Sticker price $185 | Cheaper than 80% of hospitals | $176 | $185 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $165Insurance typically pays $174Sticker price $183 | Cheaper than 70% of hospitals | $174 | $183 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $167Insurance typically pays $178Sticker price $209 | Cheaper than 60% of hospitals | $178 | $209 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $168Insurance typically pays $168Sticker price $177 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $168 | $177 |
| Wheatland Memorial Hospital MT · Price file July 28, 2026 | $172Insurance typically pays $163Sticker price $172 | Pricier than 60% of hospitals | $163 | $172 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $175Insurance typically pays $331Sticker price $175 | Pricier than 70% of hospitals | $331 | $175 |
| Roundup Memorial Healthcare MT · Price file July 30, 2026 | $189Insurance typically pays $180Sticker price $189 | Pricier than 80% of hospitals | $180 | $189 |
| Trinity Hospital MT · Price file August 3, 2026 | $203Insurance typically pays $264Sticker price $271 | Pricier than 90% of hospitals | $264 | $271 |
| Sheridan Memorial Hosptial MT · Price file October 13, 2026 | $245Insurance typically pays $261Sticker price $272 | Highest price of any hospital | $261 | $272 |
Procedure code 86920. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.