IV hydration infusion, first hour in Montana
Below is what hospitals in Montana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 14 hospitals in Montana run from $50 to $782. The typical hospital charges $340. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $340
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
14 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 | $50Insurance typically pays $674Sticker price $63 | Lowest price of any hospital | $674 | $63 |
| Granite County Medical Center MT · Price file September 9, 2026 | $151Insurance typically pays $159Sticker price $168 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $159 | $168 |
| Trinity Hospital MT · Price file August 3, 2026 | $223Insurance typically pays $441Sticker price $298 | Cheaper than 85% of hospitals | $441 | $298 |
| Community Hospital Of Anaconda MT · Price file October 16, 2026 | $229Insurance typically pays $252Sticker price $305 | Cheaper than 77% of hospitals | $252 | $305 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $236Insurance typically pays $224Sticker price $295 | Cheaper than 69% of hospitals | $224 | $295 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $314Insurance typically pays $314Sticker price $330 | Cheaper than 62% of hospitals | $314 | $330 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $330Insurance typically pays $278Sticker price $367 | Cheaper than 54% of hospitals | $278 | $367 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $350Insurance typically pays $424Sticker price $350 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $424 | $350 |
| Northern Rockies Medical Center MT · Price file August 31, 2026 | $352Insurance typically pays $352Sticker price $371 | Pricier than 62% of hospitals | $352 | $371 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $392Insurance typically pays $438Sticker price $461 | Pricier than 69% of hospitals | $438 | $461 |
| Pioneer Medical Center MT · Price file April 6, 2026 | $488Insurance typically pays $580Sticker price $610 | Pricier than 77% of hospitals | $580 | $610 |
| Sheridan Memorial Hosptial MT · Price file October 13, 2026 | $552Insurance typically pays $588Sticker price $613 | Pricier than 85% of hospitals | $588 | $613 |
| Roundup Memorial Healthcare MT · Price file July 30, 2026 | $622Insurance typically pays $591Sticker price $622 | Pricier than 92% of hospitals | $591 | $622 |
| Wheatland Memorial Hospital MT · Price file July 28, 2026 | $782Insurance typically pays $739Sticker price $782 | Highest price of any hospital | $739 | $782 |
Procedure code 96360. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.