CT Chest Cost in Montana (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct chest cost in Montana?

For a commercially insured patient, a ct chest in Montana typically runs $320–$1,319 once facility and physician fees are combined. The median reported facility price across 37 hospitals is $786. The figures draw on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

Where ct chest costs vary in Montana

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CommonSpirit Health (formerly SCL Health) and RiverStone Health cover most of Montana's population. The state's vast geography means most residents have little or no practical alternative to their nearest facility, effectively eliminating competitive pricing pressure outside Billings and Missoula. Critical access hospitals are widespread and use cost-based reimbursement for Medicare. CT chest pricing is almost entirely driven by site of service - the identical scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital outpatient department than at an independent imaging center. Most commercial payers reimburse at the same negotiated rate regardless of setting, so choosing an independent imaging center captures the full savings without sacrificing clinical quality. For non-urgent scans, calling ahead to compare cash prices across freestanding centers is the single most effective cost lever.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $444 versus $1,011 inpatient (about 2.3× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Frequently asked questions: CT Chest costs in Montana

How much does a CT Chest cost in Montana?

Across 37 Montana hospitals that publish prices, a CT Chest ranges from $106 to $6,429, with a median of $786. Most facilities fall between $202 and $1,194. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a CT Chest in Montana?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Montana data is Logan Health - Conrad in Conrad at about $73. By metro, Kalispell has the lowest median ($90). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a CT Chest so much cheaper at some Montana hospitals?

Prices vary up to 60.7× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Montana, the median cash (self-pay) price is $786 versus a median negotiated rate of $210 - about 3.7× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a CT Chest in Montana?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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