HCHG TISSUE LEVEL 2 in Montana
Below is what hospitals in Montana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 8 hospitals in Montana run from $65 to $231. The typical hospital charges $121. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $121
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundup Memorial Healthcare MT · Price file July 30, 2026 | $65Insurance typically pays $62Sticker price $65 | Lowest price of any hospital | $62 | $65 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $69Insurance typically pays $79Sticker price $69 | Cheaper than 86% of hospitals | $79 | $69 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $79Insurance typically pays $81Sticker price $99 | Cheaper than 71% of hospitals | $81 | $99 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $104Insurance typically pays $117Sticker price $123 | Cheaper than 57% of hospitals | $117 | $123 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $138Insurance typically pays $47Sticker price $172 | Pricier than 57% of hospitals | $47 | $172 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $142Insurance typically pays $142Sticker price $149 | Pricier than 71% of hospitals | $142 | $149 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $147Insurance typically pays $155Sticker price $163 | Pricier than 86% of hospitals | $155 | $163 |
| Trinity Hospital MT · Price file August 3, 2026 | $231Insurance typically pays $301Sticker price $308 | Highest price of any hospital | $301 | $308 |
Procedure code 88302. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.