IV 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 $159 to $880. The typical hospital charges $397. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $397
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite County Medical Center MT · Price file September 9, 2026 | $159Insurance typically pays $167Sticker price $177 | Lowest price of any hospital | $167 | $177 |
| Trinity Hospital MT · Price file August 3, 2026 | $268Insurance typically pays $476Sticker price $358 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $476 | $358 |
| Northern Rockies Medical Center MT · Price file August 31, 2026 | $284Insurance typically pays $284Sticker price $299 | Cheaper than 85% of hospitals | $284 | $299 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $311Insurance typically pays $674Sticker price $389 | Cheaper than 77% of hospitals | $674 | $389 |
| Community Hospital Of Anaconda MT · Price file October 16, 2026 | $345Insurance typically pays $379Sticker price $459 | Cheaper than 69% of hospitals | $379 | $459 |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare MT · Price file June 12, 2026 | $375Insurance typically pays $375Sticker price $395 | Cheaper than 62% of hospitals | $375 | $395 |
| Pondera Medical Center MT · Price file February 8, 2024 | $388Insurance typically pays $434Sticker price $457 | Cheaper than 54% of hospitals | $434 | $457 |
| Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital MT · Price file August 27, 2026 | $405Insurance typically pays $335Sticker price $450 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $335 | $450 |
| Pioneer Medical Center MT · Price file April 6, 2026 | $418Insurance typically pays $496Sticker price $522 | Pricier than 62% of hospitals | $496 | $522 |
| Billings Clinic Hospital Billings, MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $434Insurance typically pays $424Sticker price $434 | Pricier than 69% of hospitals | $424 | $434 |
| St Patrick Hospital MT · Price file April 1, 2026 | $443Insurance typically pays $224Sticker price $554 | Pricier than 77% of hospitals | $224 | $554 |
| Roundup Memorial Healthcare MT · Price file July 30, 2026 | $622Insurance typically pays $591Sticker price $622 | Pricier than 85% of hospitals | $591 | $622 |
| Wheatland Memorial Hospital MT · Price file July 28, 2026 | $648Insurance typically pays $615Sticker price $648 | Pricier than 92% of hospitals | $615 | $648 |
| Sheridan Memorial Hosptial MT · Price file October 13, 2026 | $880Insurance typically pays $939Sticker price $978 | Highest price of any hospital | $939 | $978 |
Procedure code 96365. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.