CT imaging
CT head or brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$698 - $1,932
from 2 insurers · median $1,315
Aetna$1,932
Insurer A*$698
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $1,07522% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Short Term Acute Care HospitalVoluntary Non-Profit - Private
Northern Montana Hospital
Havre, MT
30 13th Street, Havre, MT 59501(406) 265-2211
184
Beds
1,116
Inpatient discharges a year
$93.3M
Net patient revenue a year
31
In-network payers
About this hospital
Northern Montana Hospital is a 184-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Havre, MT. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 31 in-network payers and 115 disclosed rate categories.
- Helipad
- CCN
- 270032
- NPI
- 1427059070
- Website
- nmhcare.org
- Medicare contractor
- Jurisdiction F, Noridian Healthcare Solutions (03001)
Prices for common services
The 24 services Northern Montana Hospital 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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Mammography
Screening mammography, bilateral
CPT 77067
$432 - $942
from 2 insurers · median $687
Blue Cross$942
Insurer A*$432
Medicare $92Nearby hospitals $306125% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$2,609
negotiated rate
Aetna$2,609
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $3,04914% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT angiography of chest blood vessels
CPT 71275
$1,989 - $3,185
from 2 insurers · median $2,587
Aetna$3,185
Insurer A*$1,989
Medicare $179Nearby hospitals $1,51771% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete cardiovascular stress test
CPT 93015
$503
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$503
Medicare $74Nearby hospitals $134275% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$2,515 - $4,908
from 2 insurers · median $3,711
Blue Cross$2,515
Insurer A*$4,908
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $2,28163% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
CPT 74176
$1,079 - $2,018
from 2 insurers · median $1,548
Aetna$2,018
Insurer A*$1,079
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $2,01623% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$928 - $1,290
from 2 insurers · median $1,109
Blue Cross$1,290
Insurer A*$928
Medicare $558Nearby hospitals $1,23510% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$3,927 - $4,347
from 2 insurers · median $4,137
Blue Cross$3,927
Insurer A*$4,347
Medicare $1,323Nearby hospitals $2,62058% above nearby hospitals
Hospital reports nuclear medicine services to CMS
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$184 - $434
from 2 insurers · median $309
Aetna$434
Insurer A*$184
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $17576% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$1,433 - $3,608
from 2 insurers · median $2,520
Blue Cross$1,433
Insurer A*$3,608
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $1,29994% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the brain, without contrast
CPT 70551
$1,493 - $3,304
from 2 insurers · median $2,399
Blue Cross$1,493
Insurer A*$3,304
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $1,65545% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73721
$1,615 - $3,436
from 2 insurers · median $2,525
Blue Cross$1,615
Insurer A*$3,436
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $1,38083% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$591 - $845
from 2 insurers · median $718
Aetna$845
Insurer A*$591
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $37592% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$3,084
negotiated rate
Aetna$3,084
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $960221% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$2,441
negotiated rate
Aetna$2,441
Medicare $927Nearby hospitals $1,42172% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76856
$722 - $882
from 2 insurers · median $802
Aetna$882
Insurer A*$722
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $365120% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$2,824
negotiated rate
Aetna$2,824
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $1,280121% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Ultrasound of head or neck soft tissues
CPT 76536
$842 - $882
from 2 insurers · median $862
Aetna$882
Insurer A*$842
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $432100% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
Diagnostic mammography, bilateral
CPT 77066
$509 - $1,139
from 2 insurers · median $824
Blue Cross$1,139
Insurer A*$509
Medicare $112Nearby hospitals $350135% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Laboratory and pathology
Comprehensive metabolic panel
CPT 80053
$47 - $161
from 2 insurers · median $104
Aetna$161
Insurer A*$47
Medicare $11Nearby hospitals $7637% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Bone-density scan of the spine and hip
CPT 77080
$301 - $507
from 2 insurers · median $404
Aetna$507
Insurer A*$301
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $32823% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of one breast
CPT 76642
$306 - $515
from 2 insurers · median $410
Aetna$306
Insurer A*$515
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $33224% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Diagnostic colonoscopy
CPT 45378
$2,844
negotiated rate
Aetna$2,844
Medicare $950Nearby hospitals $1,327114% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at Northern Montana Hospital
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* | 23 | 732% | 19 | 4 |
| Insurer B* | 19 | 613% | 15 | 3 |
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 Northern Montana Hospital, or start a free trial.
Insurance Accepted
Acceptance varies by plan and service. Confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
Aspirus Health PlanAvera Health PlansBanner HealthCenteneGroup Health Cooperative of South Central WisconsinHarvard Pilgrim Health Care (Point32Health)
More about this hospital
Doctors and services
35 services
See doctors and servicesFinances
$93.3M net patient revenue
- Operating margin on patient care -4.7%
- $910,562 unreimbursed and uncompensated care
- $2.4M net income
Ownership and leadership
Kevin Harada MD, chief executive
See ownership and leadership
Tax IDs and NPIs insurers list
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Northern Montana Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 81-0231787(multi-state) Northern Montana Hospital | 53Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Aspirus Health Plan and 48 more | 1427059070 Northern Montana Hospital1538131172 Northern Montana Hospital1669445490 Northern Montana Hospitaland 16 more |
Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.
Location
30 13th Street, Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-2211
Accreditation and services
35 services at Northern Montana Hospital
- Emergency and trauma
- Emergency DepartmentEmergency Psychiatric Care
- Intensive care
- Coronary Care UnitSurgical ICU (Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit)Surgical ICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit)
- Surgery
- AnesthesiaInpatient SurgicalOphthalmic SurgeryOR (Operating Room)Orthopedic SurgeryOutpatient SurgeryPostoperative Recovery Room
- Imaging
- CT ScanDiagnostic RadiologyMRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)Nuclear MedicineTherapeutic Radiology
- Transplant and dialysis
- Acute Renal Dialysis
- Women and children
- Clinical LaboratoryNeonatal NurseryObstetrics / Child BirthPediatric Care
- Behavioral health
- Geriatric PsychiatricOutpatient Psychiatric CarePsychiatric Care of Children and/or Adolescents
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- OT (Occupational Therapy)Outpatient RehabilitationPT (Physical Therapy)Respiratory CareSpeech Pathology
- Other services
- Dietary CareOptometricOutpatientPharmacySocial Care
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
Size and patient volume
What Northern Montana Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jul 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023.
1,116
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 41%, Medicaid 33%
4,636
Inpatient days
22% of available bed days used
318
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 828238). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Utilization by payer and unit
Inpatient days and discharges Northern Montana Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 1,901 | 2,211 | 524 | 4,636 |
| Discharges | 457 | 373 | 286 | 1,116 |
| Average length of stay | 4.2 days | 5.9 days | 1.8 days | 4.2 days |
| Average daily census | 4.5 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 10.9 |
Beds and days by unit
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 43 | 3,128 | 1,372 | 17% |
| Intensive care unit | 6 | 544 | 249 | 21% |
| Nursery | 473 | |||
| Skilled nursing facility | 135 | 30,670 | 3,291 | 53% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828238, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
Income statement
Revenue, expenses and income Northern Montana Hospital reported to Medicare for Jul 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $206.1M | 220.9% |
| Inpatient | $54.7M | 58.7% |
| Outpatient | $151.4M | 162.3% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$112.8M | -120.9% |
| Net patient revenue | $93.3M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$97.6M | -104.7% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$4.3M | -4.7% |
| Other income | $6.7M | 7.2% |
| Contributions and donations | $628,046 | 0.7% |
| Investment income | $821,245 | 0.9% |
| COVID-19 relief funding | $2.3M | 2.4% |
| Other | $3M | 3.2% |
| Net income | $2.4M | 2.5% |
Gross revenue by payer
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $52.1M | 26.9% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $44.1M | 22.8% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $97.5M | 50.3% |
| Total charges | $193.6M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828238, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Financial ratios
Computed from Northern Montana Hospital's latest cost report, which covers 427 days; income and expense figures are scaled to a year.
-4.7%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
2.4%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
5.5%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
46% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$39.42
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
1.9%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
2.2%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
5.68
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
5.03
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
90 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
108 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
39 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.80
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
22.3 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828238, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Balance sheet
What Northern Montana Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Aug 2023), across all fund types: $106.4M in total assets and a $92.9M fund balance.
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| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $20M | 18.8% |
| Patient receivables, net | $23.6M | 22.2% |
| Inventory | $2.9M | 2.7% |
| Total current assets | $49.3M | 46.3% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $14M | 13.1% |
| Investments and other assets | $43.1M | 40.6% |
| Total assets | $106.4M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $8.7M | 8.2% |
| Total liabilities | $13.5M | 12.7% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $92.9M | 87.3% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828238, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Charity care and uncompensated care
Care Northern Montana Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$206,384
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$1.7M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$848,267
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
-$341,266
CHIP shortfall
Cost of stand-alone CHIP patients minus CHIP payments
-$1,525
State and local indigent care shortfall
Cost of indigent care program patients minus program payments
$910,562
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
0.9% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828238, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Financial trend
Northern Montana Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
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| Fiscal year ending | Jun 2020 | Jun 2021 | Jun 2022 | Aug 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $70.8M | $74M | $73.2M | $93.3M |
| Operating expenses | $68.6M | $72.9M | $73.5M | $97.6M |
| Operating margin | 3.1% | 1.5% | -0.5% | -4.7% |
| Net income | $6.5M | $11.3M | $998,344 | $2.4M |
| Total assets | $107.7M | $119.5M | $115.5M | $106.4M |
| Discharges | 1,009 | 1,004 | 1,002 | 1,116 |
| Inpatient days | 3,835 | 4,254 | 4,013 | 4,636 |
| Beds | 184 | 184 | 184 | 184 |
| Employees (FTE) | 353 | 362 | 324 | 318 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828238, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Departments
Each cost center Northern Montana Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
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Ancillary and outpatient departments
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural health clinic | $7.3M | $11.1M | $7.7M | 1.43 | |
| Drugs charged to patients | $928,191 | $9.9M | $33M | 0.30 | 1,452 |
| Rural health clinic ii | $3.9M | $6.8M | $3.9M | 1.75 | |
| Laboratory | $1.2M | $5.1M | $22.5M | 0.22 | 4,602 |
| Operating room | $1.5M | $4.6M | $18.3M | 0.25 | 7,948 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $2.3M | $3.5M | $13.8M | 0.25 | 3,993 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $3.1M | $7M | 0.45 | ||
| Emergency | $2.7M | $2.6M | $9.6M | 0.28 | 2,937 |
| Respiratory therapy | $443,505 | $1.8M | $3.4M | 0.53 | 2,503 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $1.6M | $8.7M | 0.18 | 1,659 | |
| Physical therapy | $730,642 | $1.4M | $3.7M | 0.38 | 5,866 |
| Renal dialysis | $439,601 | $1.3M | $4.4M | 0.29 | 3,300 |
| Clinic | $1.3M | $1.2M | $516,034 | 2.31 | |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $1M | $3.4M | 0.31 | ||
| Ct scan | $8,252 | $516,243 | $13.1M | 0.04 | 432 |
| Mri | $431,694 | $7.6M | 0.06 | 674 | |
| Blood storing processing & trans. | $423,000 | $645,376 | 0.66 | 258 | |
| Outpatient services | $401,816 | $2.3M | 0.18 | 300 | |
| Delivery room & labor room | $389,483 | $1.1M | 0.36 | ||
| Nuclear medicine | $928 | $353,996 | $752,503 | 0.47 | 382 |
| Cardiac rehab | $186,552 | $334,796 | $450,347 | 0.74 | 985 |
| Recovery room | $153,359 | $329,679 | $841,595 | 0.39 | 576 |
| Occupational therapy | $96,908 | $248,042 | $956,597 | 0.26 | |
| Anesthesiology | $170,705 | $1.8M | 0.10 | 64 | |
| Chemical dependency | $52,835 | $97,520 | $62,356 | 1.56 | 440 |
| Anticoag mgmt clinic | $35,711 | $94,541 | $384,164 | 0.25 | |
| Diabetic education | $8,191 | $38,314 | $9,867 | 3.88 | 220 |
| Speech pathology | $3,462 | $12,623 | $8,098 | 1.56 |
Inpatient units
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled nursing facility | $2.3M | $13.9M | $9.9M | 1.40 | |
| Adults & pediatrics | $2.5M | $5.2M | $8.3M | 0.62 | 19,066 |
| Intensive care unit | $581,268 | $2.2M | $3.3M | 0.67 | 4,936 |
| Nursery | $466,087 | $1M | 0.45 | 937 |
Overhead (general service) departments
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $4.3M | $13.1M | 165,948 | $24.47 | 27,540 |
| Employee benefits department | $215,172 | $6.6M | 8,719 | $24.68 | 808 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $2M | ||||
| Operation of plant | $1M | $2M | 36,327 | $27.89 | 11,287 |
| Dietary - snf | $798,908 | $1.4M | |||
| Nursing administration | $1.2M | $1.3M | 27,683 | $42.23 | 1,466 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $1.1M | 120,242 | |||
| Housekeeping | $618,632 | $670,152 | 37,536 | $16.25 | 546 |
| Medical records & library | $476,109 | $542,347 | 18,141 | $26.24 | 1,584 |
| Cafeteria | $137,473 | $386,389 | 8,801 | $15.62 | |
| Dietary | $421,033 | $354,905 | 68,802 | $17.76 | 5,299 |
| Operation of plant - snf | $297,441 | ||||
| Central services & supply | $134,421 | $183,272 | 8,315 | $16.33 | |
| Operation of plant - both | $182,433 | ||||
| Laundry & linen service | $13,714 | $157,030 | 6,646 | $16.59 | 1,003 |
| New snf bldg | $156,593 | ||||
| Laundry & linen service - snf | $85,872 | $100,588 | |||
| Snf activities | $68,035 | $79,033 | |||
| Laundry & linen service - both | $10,642 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828238, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
Leadership
The officers and board members on Northern Montana Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Officers and key employees (IRS Form 990, tax year 2024)
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Kevin Harada MD | President/ceo |
| Karrie Lien MD | Secretary |
| Christen Obresley | Vice President |
| Kim Lucke | VP Of Finance |
| David C Henry | President/ceo (thru 03/25) |
| Rick Stevens | Chair |
| David Leeds | Vice Chair |
| Miles Hamilton | Treasurer |
Board members: Cameron Acor DPM, Gary Grow PhD, Andrew Carlson, Debbie Healy, Kristen Kammerzell, Jennifer Patrick, Paul Tuss.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Northern Montana Hospital (EIN 81-0231787), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
Programs and facilities
340B drug pricing program
Not participating
340B ID DSH270032, registered as a disproportionate share hospital. Authorizing official: Christen Obresley, Chief Operating Officer.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Helipad
Northern Montana Hospital
FAA location ID MT87, a medical-use heliport 0.2 mi from the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Hospital-based units
Hospital-based units with their own Medicare certification
Northern montana hospital
CCN 27U032, certified 2002, Medicare prospective payment
Northern montana long term care
CCN 275112, certified 1985, Medicare prospective payment
Bear paw hospice
CCN 271516, certified 1997
Northern montana medical grp
CCN 273990, certified 1999, Medicare cost reimbursed
Medical grp east
CCN 273408, certified 2003, Medicare cost reimbursed
Northern montana hospital
CCN 272305, certified 1995
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Northern Montana Hospital's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
Frequently asked questions
About Northern Montana Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Northern Montana Hospital?
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Northern Montana Hospital range from $2,515 to $4,908 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $2,515. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,281. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Northern Montana Hospital?
For CT head or brain without contrast (CPT 70450), published negotiated rates at Northern Montana Hospital range from $698 to $1,932 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $1,932. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,075. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Northern Montana Hospital?
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Northern Montana Hospital range from $3,084 to $3,084 across 1 insurers. Aetna's rate is $3,084. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $960. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a mammogram cost at Northern Montana Hospital?
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Northern Montana Hospital range from $432 to $942 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $942. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $306. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many patients does Northern Montana Hospital admit?
Northern Montana Hospital reported 1,116 inpatient discharges and 4,636 inpatient days from Jul 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023.
How many employees does Northern Montana Hospital have?
Northern Montana Hospital reported 318 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jul 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023.
How much revenue does Northern Montana Hospital make?
Northern Montana Hospital reported $93.3M in net patient revenue on $206.1M of gross charges for Jul 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023, an operating margin of -4.7%, and net income of $2.4M.
How much charity and uncompensated care does Northern Montana Hospital provide?
Northern Montana Hospital reported $910,562 of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jul 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023, including $206,384 of charity care at cost.
Who is the CEO of Northern Montana Hospital?
Northern Montana Hospital's 2024 IRS Form 990 lists Kevin Harada MD as President/ceo.
What is Northern Montana Hospital's tax ID (EIN)?
Insurers' price transparency files list Northern Montana Hospital under employer identification number 81-0231787 ((multi-state) Northern Montana Hospital). 53 health plans and networks list 81-0231787 for it.
Does Northern Montana Hospital participate in the 340B drug pricing program?
HRSA's 340B database lists Northern Montana Hospital (340B ID DSH270032) as no longer participating since 2024.
What services does Northern Montana Hospital offer?
CMS lists 35 services at Northern Montana Hospital, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Anesthesia, Clinical Laboratory, Coronary Care Unit, CT Scan, Diagnostic Radiology.
How many beds does Northern Montana Hospital have?
Northern Montana Hospital has 184 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Where is Northern Montana Hospital and what is its phone number?
Northern Montana Hospital is located at 30 13th Street, Havre, MT 59501. Its main phone number is (406) 265-2211.
What is Northern Montana Hospital's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Northern Montana Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 270032.
What is Northern Montana Hospital's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Northern Montana Hospital is 1427059070.
Which insurance plans are in network at Northern Montana Hospital?
Northern Montana Hospital lists 31 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 Northern Montana Hospital?
115 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.
What is a hospital price transparency MRF?
Under 45 CFR Part 180, every US hospital must publish a machine-readable file of its standard charges, including gross charges, discounted cash prices and payer-specific negotiated rates, in the CMS template format. PayerPrice can help hospitals publish and maintain these files.
What is a chargemaster review?
A chargemaster (charge description master, or CDM) is a hospital's master list of billable items, with codes, descriptions and gross charges. A chargemaster review looks at those lines for accuracy and pricing. PayerPrice can help hospitals review their chargemaster; contact us to discuss your needs.
For hospital finance and compliance teams
Running price transparency at a hospital like this one?
The data on this page comes from the files hospitals and payers publish. We help hospitals publish theirs correctly, and take a fresh look at their chargemaster.
Publish a CMS-compliant machine-readable file
We turn your chargemaster and payer contracts into the CMS template file, then keep it current as rates change.
CMS v3 example: standard_charge_information[0]
{
"description": "MRI of brain (no contrast)",
"code_information": [
{ "code": "611", "type": "RC" },
{ "code": "70551", "type": "CPT" }
],
"standard_charges": [{
"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
"payers_information": [
{
"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 250
}
]
}]
}- CMS template layout, in JSON or CSV
- Gross, discounted cash, payer-specific and de-identified min / max charges
- cms-hpt.txt file and homepage footer link
- Refreshed when your contracts change
Get your chargemaster right for billing and payer contracts
Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
What a review covers
CodingPricingPayer contractsCompliance
- CPT, HCPCS, revenue code and modifier errors flagged line by line
- Missing, duplicate and outdated charge lines identified
- Charges set below payer allowables caught before lesser-of clauses cut payment
- Revenue impact of charge changes modeled across percent-of-charge and stop-loss terms
- Your negotiated rates benchmarked against peer hospitals for the same payers