Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 4 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Livingston Healthcare is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 24% lower than Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital (median across 4 shared procedures), winning on 3 of them.
Livingston Healthcare
Livingston, MT
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
78% recommend · ER wait 117 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 3
Livingston, MT
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
78% recommend · ER wait 117 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 3
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
Bozeman, MT
CMS rating ★★★★☆
75% recommend · ER wait 142 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 1
Bozeman, MT
CMS rating ★★★★☆
75% recommend · ER wait 142 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 1
| Procedure | Livingston Healthcare | Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $24,914 | $27,609 | $7,552 |
| Knee replacement | $46,939 | $74,795 | $18,054 |
| Lower back (lumbar) spinal fusion | $59,070 | $155,187 | $1,511 |
| Vaginal delivery | $16,049 | $11,862 | $5,487 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.