Prices at 7 hospitals in Montana, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$108,955
Chargemaster (median)
—
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$48,448
Medicare pays
$36,593
Typical cash range: $108,955 – $108,955. The median cash price is about 3.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Health | Helena, MT | $108,955 | $79,999 | ★ 3/5 | 178 min | 14.3% |
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.