MRI Scan of Pelvis Before and After Contrast Cost in Montana
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 33 Montana hospitals. CPT 72197. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Montana
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 33 of 33 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | Humana | Cigna | Aetna | Medicare | Health Net | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL HAVRE |
$117 | $150 | $164 | $384 | — | $384 | $51.77 | — | — |
| LOGAN HEALTH WHITEFISH WHITEFISH |
$161 | $577 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOGAN HEALTH CUT BANK CUT BANK |
$161 | $356 | — | $371 | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOGAN HEALTH CHESTER CHESTER |
$161 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOGAN HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER KALISPELL |
$161 | $356 | — | $371 | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOGAN HEALTH SHELBY SHELBY |
$161 | $2,222 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GREAT FALLS CLINIC HOSPITAL GREAT FALLS |
$302 | $80.00 | $75.00 | $355 | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST LUKE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL RONAN |
$362 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX BAKER |
$381 | $60.81 | $60.81 | $60.81 | — | — | — | — | $60.81 |
| BILLINGS CLINIC BILLINGS |
$558 | $356 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| STILLWATER BILLINGS CLINIC COLUMBUS |
$558 | $577 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIDNEY HEALTH CENTER SIDNEY |
$597 | $547 | $315 | — | $547 | $525 | — | — | — |
| BIG HORN COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HARDIN |
$1,186 | $1,097 | $1,097 | $1,097 | — | — | — | $1,260 | — |
| ST. VINCENT REGIONAL HOSPITAL BILLINGS |
$1,714 | — | $364 | — | $842 | — | $357 | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE ST PATRICK HOSPITAL MISSOULA |
$2,183 | $360 | — | $364 | — | — | — | — | — |
| GARFIELD COUNTY HEALTH CENTER JORDAN |
$2,340 | $90.00 | $75.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. PETER'S HEALTH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER E BROADWAY ST HELENA |
$2,579 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BILLINGS CLINIC BROADWATER TOWNSEND |
$2,686 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROOSEVELT MEDICAL CENTER CULBERTSON |
$2,737 | $2,573 | $2,573 | — | — | — | — | $2,710 | — |
| LOGAN HEALTH CONRAD CONRAD |
$2,775 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GLENDIVE MEDICAL CENTER GLENDIVE |
$2,830 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | — | $1,158 |
| MINERAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SUPERIOR |
$2,925 | $95.00 | — | — | $95.00 | — | — | — | — |
| ROSEBUD HEALTH CARE CENTER HOSPITAL FORSYTH |
$2,950 | $2,508 | $2,891 | — | $2,891 | — | $328 | — | — |
| COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER FORT MISSOULA ROAD MISSOULA |
$2,965 | — | $4,694 | — | — | $3,575 | — | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER POLSON |
$3,043 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HOLY ROSARY HEALTHCARE MILES CITY |
$3,058 | — | $189 | — | $166 | — | — | — | — |
| PHILLIPS COUNTY HOSPITAL MALTA |
$3,106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BEARTOOTH BILLINGS CLINIC RED LODGE |
$3,150 | — | — | — | — | $95.00 | — | — | — |
| BOZEMAN HEALTH DEACONESS HOSPITAL BOZEMAN |
$3,355 | $382 | $398 | $382 | $382 | — | — | $4,194 | $328 |
| ST. JAMES HEALTHCARE BUTTE |
$3,571 | — | $364 | $368 | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOZEMAN HEALTH BIG SKY MEDICAL CENTER BIG SKY |
$4,026 | $382 | $398 | $382 | $382 | — | — | $5,033 | $328 |
| CLARK FORK VALLEY HOSPITAL PLAINS |
$4,099 | $4,099 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DEER LODGE MEDICAL CENTER DEER LODGE |
$4,292 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 33 Montana hospitals above publish for Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 72197 in Montana, Medicare reimburses about $334 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Montana range from $117 to $4,292 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 7.7x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast cost in Montana?
- Cash prices for mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast (CPT 72197) in Montana range from $117 to $4,292, with a median of $2,579. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast in Montana?
- The cheapest Montana hospital published cash price for this procedure is $117. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.