How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Montclair Hospital Medical Center?

Montclair Hospital Medical Center in Montclair, CA currently has 92 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Montclair Hospital Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Montclair Hospital Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.0× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Montclair Hospital Medical Center's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Montclair Hospital Medical Center an overall hospital quality rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 106 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-03-17

Montclair Hospital Medical Center

5000 San Bernardino Road, Montclair, CA 91763 · 92 Priced Procedures · 58% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 3 / 5 Stars

Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark

0.97×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 3% below the fair benchmark (0.97×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

79/100 · Corroborated

79/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 100% of the Time

File Completeness61

Price Logic99

Peer Alignment64

Clean Billing69

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

2-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.97× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Montclair Hospital Medical Center prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.2× to 1.0× Medicare, divergence 0.83×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (0.97× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#60 of 240 in CA · 24th State Percentile#1,095 of 3,385 in U.S. · 32nd National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 3% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.97×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 100% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (57/100 safety score) with 58% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (5.8% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.97× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Commercial insurance median sits at 0.97× Fair BaseRate (1.2× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.18×) jump +22% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.97×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 17.8× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.2× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.83× Divergence

1.0× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+22% Upper Tail

Q25 0.93× · Q50 0.97× · Q75 1.18×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.2× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.9× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.7× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

4.5× MedicareWatchout

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

100% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 57/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Montclair Hospital Medical Center

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	$19,342	$19,379	$19,087	1.0×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	$19,211	$19,248	$19,432	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	$17,613	$17,646	$17,936	1.0×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	$8,138	$8,154	$8,223	1.0×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$7,737	$7,737	$6,109	1.3×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$5,011	$5,011	$3,875	1.3×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$4,582	$4,582	$3,629	1.3×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$4,187	$4,188	$3,446	1.2×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$1,994	$2,680	0.7×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,531	$1,532	$1,256	1.2×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,190	$1,190	$981	1.2×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$1,160	$1,161	$987	1.2×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$699	$699	$583	1.2×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	—	$550	$86	6.4×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$564	$565	$498	1.1×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$446	$447	$448	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$446	$447	$511	0.9×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$280	$280	$201	1.4×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$305	$305	$272	1.1×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$305	$305	$303	1.0×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$305	$305	$338	0.9×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$305	$305	$343	0.9×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$305	$305	$369	0.8×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$224	$224	$242	0.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$224	$224	$258	0.9×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$133	$134	$110	1.2×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$111	$111	$92	1.2×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$111	$111	$92	1.2×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$111	$111	$92	1.2×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$133	$134	$112	1.2×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$111	$111	$93	1.2×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$111	$111	$93	1.2×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$111	$111	$93	1.2×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$111	$111	$93	1.2×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$111	$111	$93	1.2×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$133	$134	$126	1.1×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$133	$134	$130	1.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$133	$134	$132	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$133	$134	$134	1.0×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$133	$134	$160	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$133	$134	$163	0.8×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$121	$121	$148	0.8×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$133	$134	$166	0.8×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$133	$134	$167	0.8×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$133	$134	$168	0.8×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$133	$134	$169	0.8×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$80	$80	$86	0.9×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$99	$100	$123	0.8×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$319	$320	$347	0.9×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$114	$114	$116	1.0×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$66	$67	$46	1.5×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$59	$60	$48	1.3×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$59	$60	$49	1.2×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$75	$76	$64	1.2×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$10	$11	$11	1.0×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$35	$36	$38	0.9×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$30	$31	$33	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$37	$37	$40	0.9×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$30	$31	$35	0.9×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$3	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$6	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$5	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$5	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$13	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$6	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$4	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$29	$30	$31	1.0×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$49	$49	$51	1.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$42	$43	$45	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$3	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$9	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$6	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$4	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$3	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$7	$8	$8	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$6	$6	$6	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$8	$9	$9	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$19	$19	$20	0.9×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$18	$18	$19	0.9×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$16	$17	$18	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$15	$15	$16	0.9×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$14	$14	$15	0.9×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$13	$13	$14	0.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$25	$25	$27	0.9×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$10	$10	$11	0.9×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$34	$34	$38	0.9×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$34	$34	$38	0.9×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$8	$8	$9	0.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$8	$8	$9	0.9×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$29	$29	$34	0.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$4	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$2	$2	$3	0.7×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 92 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 5.8%

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CMS CCN: 050758

CPT 871

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,087

Medicare Rate $14,117

Self-Pay Cash $19,342

Insurer Median $19,379

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Montclair Hospital Medical Center’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $2,707 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $2,707

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (5.8% of gross = $2,707).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $27,168 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($19,342) Beats Your Bill

Montclair Hospital Medical Center's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $19,342 (vs. $19,379 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$27,423 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $19,087 Fair BaseRate ($14,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($46,510) is $27,423 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,087) and 3.3× the $14,117 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (5.8% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall2/5 Stars (2/5)

Safety Composite57/100

Would Recommend58%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)56%

Median ER Wait151 min

Left ER Before Seen4%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Montclair Hospital Medical Center. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-07-18·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (359 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Montclair Hospital Medical Center.

Price Index: 0.77× regional baseline

Quality: 40/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$82,184U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share8.5%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 79/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 050758

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 050758) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json

Publication / Vintage2026-03-17

Validated Rate Rows3,623 (CMS v3.0)

File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 050758

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