Prices at 4 hospitals in Montana, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$7,851
Chargemaster (median)
$8,231
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$7,300
Medicare pays
$624
$2,559$13,144
Median cash $7,851 · Medicare $624 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $2,559 – $13,144. The median cash price is about 12.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Health Center | Sidney, MT | $1,235 | $1,895 | ★ 3/5 | 152 min | 14.7% |
| Great Falls Clinic Hospital | Great Falls, MT | $14,468 | $10,697 | ★ 2/5 | 136 min | 15.0% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.