Hysterectomy Cost in Montana (2026)
In line with national pricing · Regional price parity: 97.5 · MT
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why hysterectomy costs what it does in Montana.
Regional Price Parity
Montana's cost-of-living index sits at 97.5 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in Montana can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At -2.5% below the national average ($18,000), Montana is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.
Hysterectomy in Montana: What to Know
For hysterectomy in Montana, you'll find specialized options. Billings Clinic Bozeman uniquely offers the vNOTES procedure, a minimally invasive approach without abdominal incisions, performed by Montana's only certified physician for this technique. Robotic-assisted hysterectomies using the da Vinci Surgical System are also available at facilities like Kalispell OB/GYN Associates and St. Peter's Health in Helena.
While Montana's average cost for a laparoscopic hysterectomy in Missoula is notably lower than the state average, exploring Northern Montana Health Care in Havre for both inpatient and outpatient options could offer further savings. For advanced care not readily available, consider traveling to specialized centers in major metropolitan areas outside Montana. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Montana
Montana sits near the middle of the pack for hysterectomy pricing. The cost components typically split like this.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Montana all-in range
Financing Options
Many Montana clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $17,550 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Cost estimates are adjusted for regional pricing. See how we calculate state-level costs →
Ranges adjusted for Montana's regional price parity (97.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Hysterectomy Cost in Nearby States
Montana runs close to the national average for hysterectomy, but it's the pricier option compared to its immediate neighbors.
Expert Answers for Montana Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Montana.
Compare Montana with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main hysterectomy cost guide.
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How we calculate hysterectomy costs in Montana
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Montana's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.