Chlamydia test cost in Shelby, MT — inpatient
In Shelby, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for chlamydia test by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT, PCR-type) as an inpatient: from $180.54 to $180.54, with a median of $180.54. Across Montana, the median is $91.10 at 20 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87491, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Health - Shelby Shelby, MT · (406) 434-3200 Chlamydia DNA Probe Amp | $180.54 | $277.75 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $180.54, median $180.54, highest $180.54.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $180.54 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This test looks for the genetic material of Chlamydia trachomatis using a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), the most accurate type of chlamydia test. It is run on a urine sample or a swab and is used for routine screening and when there are symptoms.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the chlamydia test only. The visit, the sample collection and a gonorrhea test on the same sample (87591) are usually billed separately.