HCHG RESPIRATORY DISEASE MULTIPLEX PCR PANEL in Montana
Below is what hospitals in Montana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 9 hospitals in Montana run from $196 to $1,470. The typical hospital charges $880. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $880
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital Of Anaconda MT · Price file October 16, 2026 | $196Insurance typically pays $231Sticker price $261 | Lowest price of any hospital | $231 | $261 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $408Insurance typically pays $408Sticker price $429 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $408 | $429 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $790Insurance typically pays $834Sticker price $878 | Cheaper than 75% of hospitals | $834 | $878 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $804Insurance typically pays $665Sticker price $1,005 | Cheaper than 62% of hospitals | $665 | $1,005 |
| Pioneer Medical Center MT · Price file April 6, 2026 | $880Insurance typically pays $808Sticker price $1,100 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $808 | $1,100 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $1,057Insurance typically pays $1,181Sticker price $1,244 | Pricier than 62% of hospitals | $1,181 | $1,244 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,236Insurance typically pays $904Sticker price $1,545 | Pricier than 75% of hospitals | $904 | $1,545 |
| Roundup Memorial Healthcare MT · Price file July 30, 2026 | $1,318Insurance typically pays $1,252Sticker price $1,318 | Pricier than 88% of hospitals | $1,252 | $1,318 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,470Insurance typically pays $917Sticker price $1,470 | Highest price of any hospital | $917 | $1,470 |
Procedure code 87633. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.