Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Montana
14 hospitals in Montana report pricing for knee replacement surgery. The average cash price is $18,659.
14
in Montana
$20,489
gross charge
$18,659
9% below list price
$2,355 – $54,699
23.2x spread
TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY costs an average of $18,659 (cash/self-pay price) in Montana, based on data from 14 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $2,355 to $54,699 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | POLSON | $2,355 | $1,884-20% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| CABINET PEAKS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LIBBY | $2,844 | $1,991-30% | $427 – $2,787 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST LUKE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RONAN | $2,853 | $2,282-20% | $792 – $2,853 | 0.1/10 | |
| BITTERROOT HEALTH - DALY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HAMILTON | $7,143 | $7,143 | $2,068 – $6,643 | 0.1/10 | |
| BOZEMAN HEALTH DEACONESS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BOZEMAN | N/A | $9,574 | $1,232 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| GREAT FALLS CLINIC HOSPITAL Proprietary | GREAT FALLS | $53,042 | $53,042 | $12,867 – $28,950 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLARK FORK VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PLAINS | $54,699 | $54,699 | $1,314 – $54,699 | 0.1/10 | |
| BOZEMAN HEALTH BIG SKY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BIG SKY | N/A | N/A | $1,232 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLY ROSARY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILES CITY | N/A | N/A | $324 – $3,590 | 0.1/10 | |
| MCCONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | CIRCLE | N/A | N/A | $2,019 – $2,256 | 0.1/10 | |
| LOGAN HEALTH - WHITEFISH Voluntary non-profit - Private | WHITEFISH | N/A | N/A | $13,727 – $13,727 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JAMES HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BUTTE | N/A | N/A | $12,831 – $35,850 | 0.1/10 | |
| INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST VINCENT REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BILLINGS | N/A | N/A | $12,540 – $34,485 | 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 |
POLSON, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,355
Cash Price
$1,884-20%
LIBBY, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,844
Cash Price
$1,991-30%
Negotiated Range
$427 – $2,787
RONAN, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,853
Cash Price
$2,282-20%
Negotiated Range
$792 – $2,853
HAMILTON, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,143
Cash Price
$7,143
Negotiated Range
$2,068 – $6,643
BOZEMAN, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$9,574
Negotiated Range
$1,232 – $999,999,999
GREAT FALLS, MT · Proprietary
List Price
$53,042
Cash Price
$53,042
Negotiated Range
$12,867 – $28,950
PLAINS, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$54,699
Cash Price
$54,699
Negotiated Range
$1,314 – $54,699
BIG SKY, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,232 – $999,999,999
MILES CITY, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$324 – $3,590
CIRCLE, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,019 – $2,256
WHITEFISH, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$13,727 – $13,727
BUTTE, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,831 – $35,850
BILLINGS, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,540 – $34,485
TERRY, MT · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$999,999,999 – $999,999,999
Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Other States
What Affects TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in Montana
The cost of total knee arthroplasty in Montana depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.
The total cost of total knee arthroplasty includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.
Based on data from 14 hospitals in Montana, total knee arthroplasty prices range from $2,355 to $54,699 — a 23.2x 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
Total knee arthroplasty in Montana can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.
Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Montana
If you're paying out of pocket for total knee arthroplasty in Montana, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In Montana, the average cash price for total knee arthroplasty is $18,659, which is 9% lower than the average list price of $20,489. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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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.