Duplex ultrasound of aorta and iliac arteries 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 $461 to $912. The typical hospital charges $825. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $825
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Memorial Hospital MT · Price file July 28, 2026 | $461Insurance typically pays $64Sticker price $461 | Lowest price of any hospital | $64 | $461 |
| Community Hospital Of Anaconda MT · Price file October 16, 2026 | $590Insurance typically pays $696Sticker price $786 | Cheaper than 83% of hospitals | $696 | $786 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $658Insurance typically pays $493Sticker price $658 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $493 | $658 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $825Insurance typically pays $762Sticker price $1,031 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $762 | $1,031 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $842Insurance typically pays $940Sticker price $990 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $940 | $990 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $904Insurance typically pays $904Sticker price $952 | Pricier than 83% of hospitals | $904 | $952 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $912Insurance typically pays $295Sticker price $1,140 | Highest price of any hospital | $295 | $1,140 |
Procedure code 93978. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.