Glaucoma Laser Surgery Cost in Montana (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a glaucoma laser surgery cost in Montana?
The same glaucoma laser surgery in Montana might cost you $320 at one facility and $564 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 16 reporting hospitals is $552. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
Three low-priced facilities in Montana, from hospital price files
- HOLY ROSARY HEALTHCARE DBA INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH HOLY ROSARY HOSPITAL $254
- McCone County Health Center $316
- Fallon Medical Complex · Baker, MT $320
All 16 facilities are listed below, free.
Where glaucoma laser surgery costs vary in Montana
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Cheapest Glaucoma Laser Surgery Providers in Montana
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($552) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOLY ROSARY HEALTHCARE DBA INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH HOLY ROSARY HOSPITAL | MT | $254 | $298 below |
| 2 | McCone County Health Center | MT | $316 | $236 below |
| 3 | Fallon Medical Complex | Baker, MT | $320 | $232 below |
| 4 | MADISON VALLEY HOSPITAL INC | Ennis, MT | $320 | $232 below |
| 5 | Billings Clinic | Billings, MT | $477 | $75 below |
| 6 | SCL HEALTH - MONTANA, DBA INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE | MT | $548 | $4 below |
| 7 | Sidney Health Center | Sidney, MT | $556 | $4 above |
| 8 | St. James Healthcare INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST JAMES HOSPITAL | Butte, MT | $559 | $7 above |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Before you book: three questions that change the price
- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
- What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?
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Quick take
- HOLY ROSARY HEALTHCARE DBA INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH HOLY ROSARY HOSPITAL is the lowest-cost option at $254 - $298 below the median posted price ($552), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $552, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Doctor offices and independent clinics may charge differently from hospitals for the same service and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset. Ask your doctor whether another site is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $562 to $562 | $562 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 8 | $480 to $1,349 | $761 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 16 | $238 to $1,178 | $552 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana | 5 | $403 to $988 | $600 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 4 | $454 to $833 | $783 |
| Cigna | 3 | $606 to $804 | $606 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with Medicare in Montana?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for glaucoma laser surgery is about $562 to $562 (typically near $562). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $112 on a $562 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with insurance in Montana?
Across 8 Montana hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for glaucoma laser surgery average $480 to $1,349 per hospital, with a median near $761. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost without insurance in Montana?
Cash (self-pay) prices for glaucoma laser surgery at 16 Montana hospitals range from $238 to $1,178, with a median of $552. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 5 Montana hospitals range from $403 to $988, with a median near $600. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with UnitedHealthcare in Montana?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 4 Montana hospitals range from $454 to $833, with a median near $783. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with Cigna in Montana?
Cigna negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 3 Montana hospitals range from $606 to $804, with a median near $606. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for glaucoma laser surgery
The same glaucoma laser surgery bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $205–$2,993
- Professional fee $302–$804
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $2,993–$2,993
- Professional fee $302–$804
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
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.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (2) report prices above $976, including Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital at $2,993, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $552 versus $2,993 inpatient (about 5.4× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$552 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$110 |
| Out-of-network provider | $1,214+ |
Frequently asked questions: glaucoma laser surgery costs in Montana
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost in Montana?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $318, with most facilities between $224 and $554 (based on 16 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Montana hospitals run $238–$1,178; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a glaucoma laser surgery in Montana?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Montana data is HOLY ROSARY HEALTHCARE DBA INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH HOLY ROSARY HOSPITAL at about $254.
Why is a glaucoma laser surgery so much cheaper at some Montana hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 2.5× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Montana, the median cash (self-pay) price is $552 versus a median negotiated rate of $761 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as 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 glaucoma laser surgery 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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John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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