Colonoscopy Cost in Montana
18 hospitals in Montana report pricing for colonoscopy. The average cash price is $2,043.
18
in Montana
$2,309
gross charge
$2,043
12% below list price
$495 – $10,272
20.8x spread
DIAGNOSTIC COLONOSCOPY costs an average of $2,043 (cash/self-pay price) in Montana, based on data from 18 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $495 to $10,272 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
Hospital Prices in Montana
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABINET PEAKS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LIBBY | $529 | $370-30% | $268 – $647 | 0.1/10 | |
| BOZEMAN HEALTH DEACONESS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BOZEMAN | $495 | $396-20% | $174 – $933 | 0.1/10 | |
| PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | POLSON | $768 | $614-20% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ST LUKE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RONAN | $1,026 | $821-20% | $174 – $1,026 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | MISSOULA | $1,247 | $998-20% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| BITTERROOT HEALTH - DALY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HAMILTON | $1,097 | $1,097 | $292 – $1,690 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLARK FORK VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PLAINS | $1,571 | $1,571 | $187 – $1,571 | 0.1/10 | |
| MINERAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | SUPERIOR | $2,275 | $1,820-20% | $1,820 – $2,275 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST PETERS HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | HELENA | $2,911 | $2,474-15% | $871 – $2,765 | 0.1/10 | |
| GREAT FALLS CLINIC HOSPITAL Proprietary | GREAT FALLS | $10,272 | $10,272 | $912 – $2,051 | 0.1/10 | |
| BEARTOOTH BILLINGS CLINIC Voluntary non-profit - Private | RED LODGE | $3,211 | N/A | $3,051 – $3,115 | 0.1/10 | |
| BOZEMAN HEALTH BIG SKY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BIG SKY | N/A | N/A | $174 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLY ROSARY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILES CITY | N/A | N/A | $265 – $835 | 0.1/10 | |
| MCCONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | CIRCLE | N/A | N/A | $285 – $318 | 0.1/10 | |
| LOGAN HEALTH - WHITEFISH Voluntary non-profit - Private | WHITEFISH | N/A | N/A | $876 – $876 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JAMES HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BUTTE | N/A | N/A | $891 – $2,490 | 0.1/10 | |
| INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST VINCENT REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BILLINGS | N/A | N/A | $871 – $2,395 | 0.1/10 | |
| PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CAH Government - Hospital District or Authority | TERRY | N/A | N/A | $999,999,999 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 |
LIBBY, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$529
Cash Price
$370-30%
Negotiated Range
$268 – $647
BOZEMAN, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$495
Cash Price
$396-20%
Negotiated Range
$174 – $933
POLSON, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$768
Cash Price
$614-20%
RONAN, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,026
Cash Price
$821-20%
Negotiated Range
$174 – $1,026
MISSOULA, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1,247
Cash Price
$998-20%
HAMILTON, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,097
Cash Price
$1,097
Negotiated Range
$292 – $1,690
PLAINS, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,571
Cash Price
$1,571
Negotiated Range
$187 – $1,571
SUPERIOR, MT · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$2,275
Cash Price
$1,820-20%
Negotiated Range
$1,820 – $2,275
HELENA, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,911
Cash Price
$2,474-15%
Negotiated Range
$871 – $2,765
GREAT FALLS, MT · Proprietary
List Price
$10,272
Cash Price
$10,272
Negotiated Range
$912 – $2,051
RED LODGE, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,211
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,051 – $3,115
BIG SKY, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$174 – $999,999,999
MILES CITY, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$265 – $835
CIRCLE, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$285 – $318
WHITEFISH, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$876 – $876
BUTTE, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$891 – $2,490
BILLINGS, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$871 – $2,395
TERRY, MT · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$999,999,999 – $999,999,999
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What Affects DIAGNOSTIC COLONOSCOPY Cost in Montana
Hospital charges for diagnostic colonoscopy in Montana vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
The price of diagnostic colonoscopy varies based on hospital size, ownership type (nonprofit vs. for-profit), and whether the facility belongs to a large health system. Consolidated systems often maintain higher prices due to reduced local competition.
Based on data from 18 hospitals in Montana, diagnostic colonoscopy prices range from $495 to $10,272 — a 20.8x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Montana
Hospital pricing for diagnostic colonoscopy in Montana varies based on facility size, ownership type, and local market competition. Larger health systems and academic medical centers often have higher chargemaster prices, while community hospitals and outpatient clinics may offer more competitive rates.
When comparing options for diagnostic colonoscopy, consider both price and quality metrics. MyCareCost includes compliance and quality data alongside pricing to help you make a more informed decision.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Montana
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access diagnostic colonoscopy at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Montana offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Montana, the average cash price for diagnostic colonoscopy is $2,043, which is 12% lower than the average list price of $2,309. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.