Surgery
Open knee surgery to remove joint lining, front or back cost in Montana
Open knee surgery to remove joint lining, front or back usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Montana
From 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Montana.
Nationwide typical: $3,244 (most listed prices $767–$10,713).
Cheapest in Montana
- Community Hospital of AnacondaOpen knee surgery to remove joint lining, front or backFacility fee only$414
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital of Anaconda price file · checked Oct 2026 - $767
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northern Montana Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence St Joseph Medical CenterOpen knee surgery to remove joint lining, front or backFacility fee only$1,014
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence St Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cabinet Peaks Medical CenterOpen knee surgery to remove joint lining, front or backFacility fee only$1,054
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cabinet Peaks Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,798
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sidney Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Central Montana Medical CenterOpen knee surgery to remove joint lining, front or backFacility fee only$1,940
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Central Montana Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,196
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Logan Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Frances Mahon Deaconess HospitalOpen knee surgery to remove joint lining, front or backFacility fee only$3,117
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,455
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Billings Clinic price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.