CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$392 - $4,694
from 3 insurers · median $4,686
Aetna$4,686
Insurer A*$392
Insurer B*est.$4,694
Medicare $356
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Critical Access Hospital
Big Sky Medical Center
Bozeman Health · Big Sky, MT
334 Town Center Avenue, Big Sky, MT 59716(406) 995-6995
32
In-network payers
168
Disclosed rate categories
4
Beds
About this hospital
Big Sky Medical Center is a 4-bed hospital in Big Sky, MT, affiliated with Bozeman Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 32 in-network payers and 168 disclosed rate categories.
CCN (Medicare provider number)
270089
NPI
1265801559
Type
Critical Access Hospital
Beds
4
Insurance Accepted
Insurance acceptance may vary by specific plan, network status, and services required. Contact your insurance provider or the hospital's billing department to confirm coverage details.
Aspirus Health PlanAvera Health PlansBanner HealthCenteneEMI HealthGroup Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
Prices for common services
The 24 services Big Sky Medical Center most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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CT imaging
CT of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
CPT 74176
$250 - $4,095
from 4 insurers · median $2,173
Aetna$4,095
Insurer A*$250
Insurer B*$250
Insurer C*est.$4,095
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$392 - $5,442
from 3 insurers · median $4,952
Cigna$392
Insurer A*$4,952
Insurer B*est.$5,442
Medicare $356
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the chest, with contrast
CPT 71260
$187 - $3,407
from 3 insurers · median $2,558
Aetna$2,558
Insurer A*$187
Insurer B*est.$3,407
Medicare $179
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$563 - $1,946
from 2 insurers · median $1,254
Cigna$563
Insurer A*est.$1,946
Medicare $558
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$250 - $3,136
from 3 insurers · median $2,975
Cigna$250
Insurer A*$2,975
Insurer B*est.$3,136
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$925 - $3,079
from 2 insurers · median $2,002
Cigna$925
Insurer A*est.$3,079
Medicare $927
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the abdomen, before and after contrast
CPT 74183
$392 - $6,676
from 3 insurers · median $5,391
Cigna$392
Insurer A*est.$5,391
Insurer B*$6,676
Medicare $356
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the brain, without contrast
CPT 70551
$250 - $3,621
from 3 insurers · median $2,815
Cigna$250
Insurer A*$2,815
Insurer B*est.$3,621
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$93 - $537
from 3 insurers · median $296
Aetna$296
Insurer A*$93
Insurer B*est.$537
Medicare $89
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$1,204 - $3,079
from 2 insurers · median $2,142
Cigna$1,204
Insurer A*est.$3,079
Medicare $1,223
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with tube or ovary removal, uterus up to 250 g
CPT 58571
$3,079 - $10,504
from 3 insurers · median $10,504
Blue Cross$10,504
Insurer A*est.$3,079
Insurer B*$10,504
Medicare $10,860
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Ultrasound of veins in one limb or a limited bilateral study
CPT 93971
$112 - $1,331
from 3 insurers · median $1,236
Cigna$112
Insurer A*est.$1,236
Insurer B*$1,331
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$1,204 - $3,079
from 3 insurers · median $1,204
Cigna$1,204
Insurer A*$1,204
Insurer B*est.$3,079
Medicare $1,223
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPT 47562
$3,079 - $5,888
from 3 insurers · median $5,888
Blue Cross$5,888
Insurer A*est.$3,079
Insurer B*$5,888
Medicare $6,176
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of neck soft tissues, with contrast
CPT 70491
$187 - $3,544
from 3 insurers · median $2,648
Aetna$2,648
Insurer A*$187
Insurer B*est.$3,544
Medicare $179
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$112 - $639
from 3 insurers · median $522
Aetna$522
Insurer A*$112
Insurer B*est.$639
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Cataract removal with lens insertion
CPT 66984
$2,378 - $3,079
from 2 insurers · median $2,728
Blue CrossNot published
Insurer A*$2,378
Insurer B*est.$3,079
Medicare $2,358
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Laparoscopic repair of an initial inguinal hernia
CPT 49650
$3,079 - $78,000
from 3 insurers · median $5,888
Cigna$5,888
Insurer A*est.$3,079
Insurer B*$78,000
Medicare $6,176
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, patient under age 12
CPT 42820
$3,079 - $78,000
from 3 insurers · median $5,976
Blue Cross$78,000
Insurer A*est.$3,079
Insurer B*$5,976
Medicare $6,048
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76856
$112 - $685
from 3 insurers · median $606
Aetna$606
Insurer A*$112
Insurer B*est.$685
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Ultrasound of head or neck soft tissues
CPT 76536
$112 - $675
from 3 insurers · median $616
Aetna$616
Insurer A*$112
Insurer B*est.$675
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Shoulder X-ray, at least two views
CPT 73030
$93 - $555
from 3 insurers · median $334
Aetna$334
Insurer A*$93
Insurer B*est.$555
Medicare $89
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete ultrasound of kidneys and nearby structures
CPT 76770
$112 - $698
from 3 insurers · median $666
Aetna$666
Insurer A*$112
Insurer B*est.$698
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at Big Sky Medical Center
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 15 | 1220% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 628% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 103% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer D* | 6 | 101% | 0 | 0 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Big Sky Medical Center.
Location
334 Town Center Avenue, Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-6995
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Frequently asked questions
About Big Sky Medical Center's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Big Sky Medical Center?
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Big Sky Medical Center range from $392 to $5,442 across 3 insurers. Cigna's rate is $392. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Big Sky Medical Center?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Big Sky Medical Center range from $392 to $4,694 across 3 insurers. Aetna's rate is $4,686. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Big Sky Medical Center?
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at Big Sky Medical Center range from $1,204 to $3,079 across 2 insurers. Cigna's rate is $1,204. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many beds does Big Sky Medical Center have?
Big Sky Medical Center has 4 beds. Facility type: Critical Access Hospital.
Where is Big Sky Medical Center and what is its phone number?
Big Sky Medical Center is located at 334 Town Center Avenue, Big Sky, MT 59716. Its main phone number is (406) 995-6995.
What is Big Sky Medical Center's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Big Sky Medical Center's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 270089.
What is Big Sky Medical Center's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Big Sky Medical Center is 1265801559.
What health system is Big Sky Medical Center part of?
Big Sky Medical Center is affiliated with Bozeman Health.
Which insurance plans are in network at Big Sky Medical Center?
Big Sky Medical Center lists 32 in-network payers, including Aetna, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, BCBS, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
What price transparency data is available for Big Sky Medical Center?
168 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
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