Appendectomy Cost in Montana (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Appendectomy costs $6,082 on average without insurance in Montana, based on actual CMS data from 13 hospitals. Prices range from $1,117 to $20,237 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
13 hospitals in Montana report pricing for appendectomy. The average cash price is $6,082.
13
in Montana
$6,494
gross charge
$6,082
6% below list price
$1,117 – $20,237
18.1x spread
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 | $1,117 | $894-20% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| CABINET PEAKS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LIBBY | $1,688 | $1,182-30% | $254 – $1,654 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST LUKE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RONAN | $1,725 | $1,380-20% | $213 – $1,725 | 0.1/10 | |
| BITTERROOT HEALTH - DALY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HAMILTON | $1,767 | $1,767 | $530 – $1,643 | 0.1/10 | |
| BOZEMAN HEALTH DEACONESS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BOZEMAN | N/A | $4,683 | $580 – $5,888 | 0.1/10 | |
| GREAT FALLS CLINIC HOSPITAL Proprietary | GREAT FALLS | $12,430 | $12,430 | $5,834 – $13,127 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLARK FORK VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PLAINS | $20,237 | $20,237 | $623 – $20,237 | 0.1/10 | |
| BOZEMAN HEALTH BIG SKY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BIG SKY | N/A | N/A | $580 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLY ROSARY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILES CITY | N/A | N/A | $153 – $875 | 0.1/10 | |
| MCCONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | CIRCLE | N/A | N/A | $950 – $1,061 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JAMES HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BUTTE | N/A | N/A | $5,625 – $15,717 | 0.1/10 | |
| INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST VINCENT REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BILLINGS | N/A | N/A | $5,498 – $15,118 | 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
$1,117
Cash Price
$894-20%
LIBBY, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,688
Cash Price
$1,182-30%
Negotiated Range
$254 – $1,654
RONAN, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,725
Cash Price
$1,380-20%
Negotiated Range
$213 – $1,725
HAMILTON, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,767
Cash Price
$1,767
Negotiated Range
$530 – $1,643
BOZEMAN, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$4,683
Negotiated Range
$580 – $5,888
GREAT FALLS, MT · Proprietary
List Price
$12,430
Cash Price
$12,430
Negotiated Range
$5,834 – $13,127
PLAINS, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$20,237
Cash Price
$20,237
Negotiated Range
$623 – $20,237
BIG SKY, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$580 – $999,999,999
MILES CITY, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$153 – $875
CIRCLE, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$950 – $1,061
BUTTE, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,625 – $15,717
BILLINGS, MT · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,498 – $15,118
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 Appendectomy Cost in Montana
If you're researching appendectomy costs in Montana, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for appendectomy in Montana are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
Based on data from 13 hospitals in Montana, appendectomy prices range from $1,117 to $20,237 — a 18.1x 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
Appendectomy 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 appendectomy 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 appendectomy is $6,082, which is 6% lower than the average list price of $6,494. 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.