Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospitals Voluntary non-profit - Private

Providence St Joseph Medical Center

6 13TH AVE E, Polson, MT 59860

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

How this hospital's prices compare 94 procedures scored

2.0×

the fair BaseRate, typically

well above the fair price

Across 94 shoppable procedures, Providence St Joseph Medical Center typically charges well above the fair BaseRate — among the priciest in the state. 62 of them run 30%+ above the fair BaseRate.

Where it's most above the fair price

Psychological testing by technician fair $172 → $1,232 7.2×
Bunion correction surgery fair $2,049 → $9,713 4.7×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) fair $217 → $762 3.5×

How we calculate the BaseRate →

Providence St Joseph Medical Center publishes prices for 117 shoppable procedures in Polson, MT. It's classified by CMS as Critical Access Hospitals (Voluntary non-profit - Private). CMS has not published a star rating for it.

Facility Overview

Setting: rural Bed Count: 22 Beds Teaching Status: Non-Teaching Annual Discharges: 487

Patient Experience

Recommendation Rate: 74% High Patient Rating: 80% ER Wait Time (Med): 110 min Readmission Rate: same

Pricing & Transparency

Procedures Mapped: 117 codes Typical vs Fair BaseRate: 2.0× Price File In Index: Yes MRF Version: 3.0.0

Prices at Providence St Joseph Medical Center

Every shoppable procedure, ranked by how far its price sits above the fair BaseRate. Fair BaseRate is the modeled typical charge; vs Fair is how many times higher this hospital's price is.

Search Procedures & Codes

Procedure & Code	Cash Price	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs Fair
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$1,232	$172	7.2×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$9,713	$2,049	4.7×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$932	$762	$217	3.5×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$239	$283	$82	3.5×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$330	$349	$102	3.4×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$226	$283	$87	3.2×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$242	$283	$87	3.2×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$7,046	$2,254	3.1×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$231	$283	$91	3.1×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$238	$283	$91	3.1×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$236	$283	$91	3.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$355	$349	$130	2.7×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$2,102	$794	2.6×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$2,883	$1,202	$463	2.6×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$359	$349	$144	2.4×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$434	$349	$148	2.4×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	—	$138	$59	2.4×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,058	$588	$253	2.3×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,518	$762	$338	2.3×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,296	$588	$275	2.1×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,764	$762	$365	2.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$431	$349	$174	2.0×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,957	$762	$381	2.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,817	$1,202	$632	1.9×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	—	$349	$188	1.9×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,724	$762	$414	1.8×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$204	$106	$59	1.8×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$1,258	$711	$422	1.7×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,333	$349	$246	1.4×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$830	$349	$253	1.4×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$749	$349	$261	1.3×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,314	$349	$268	1.3×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,380	$349	$272	1.3×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$799	$349	$276	1.3×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$144	$30	$24	1.2×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$69	$64	$62	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$35	$9	$10	0.9×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$44	$9	$10	0.9×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$41	$11	$12	0.9×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$151	$40	$45	0.9×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$35	$10	$12	0.9×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$35	$10	$12	0.8×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$44	$11	$13	0.8×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$60	$15	$19	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$41	$13	$17	0.8×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$55	$7	$10	0.7×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$123	$31	$44	0.7×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$46	$9	$13	0.7×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$105	$36	$54	0.7×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$28	$5	$8	0.7×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$82	$19	$30	0.6×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$64	$17	$28	0.6×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$77	$18	$30	0.6×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$141	$22	$37	0.6×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$90	$29	$51	0.6×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$114	$23	$45	0.5×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$86	$18	$38	0.5×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$46	—	—	—
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$80	—	$44	—
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$137	—	$226	—
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$68	—	—	—
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$78	—	—	—
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$37	—	$96	—
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$777	—	$1,768	unverified
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$960	—	$2,071	—
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$3,297	—	—	—
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$476	—	$891	—
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$22	—	—	—
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$41	—	$31	—
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$93	—	$43	—
Community mental health services HCPCS Code: `H0038`	$22	—	—	—
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$93	—	$99	—
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$314	—	—	—
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$49	—	—	—
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$178	—	$98	—
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$1,610	—	$411	—
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$62	—	—	—
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$132	—	—	—
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$17	—	$79	—
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$58	—	—	—
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$183	—	$68	—
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$186	—	—	—
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$14	—	$27	—
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$146	—	$208	—
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$74	—	$20	—
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$1,886	—	$4,449	unverified
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$204	—	$240	—
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$417	—	$649	—
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	$47	—	—	—
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$121	—	$145	—
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$726	—	$470	—
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$2,909	—	—	—
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$981	—	$2,282	unverified
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$1,275	—	$1,057	—
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$239	—	$240	—
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$46	—	—	—
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$283	—	—	—
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$295	—	$388	—
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$389	—	$660	—
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$139	—	$210	—
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$80	—	—	—
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$73	—	$19	—
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$118	—	—	—
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$66	—	—	—
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$101	—	$145	—
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$198	—	$74	—
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$67	—	—	—
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$694	—	$1,329	unverified
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$74	—	—	—
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$146	—	—	—
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$142	—	—	—
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$962	—	$1,789	—
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$16	—	$40	—
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$68	—	$76	—
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$89	—	—	—
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$55	—	—	—
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$1,884	—	$4,448	unverified