COVID-19 PCR test cost in Chester, MT — inpatient
In Chester, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) as an inpatient: from $102.38 to $102.38, with a median of $102.38. Across Montana, the median is $119.30 at 20 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87635, 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 - Chester Chester, MT · (406) 759-5181 SARS CoV-2 PCR (COVID-19) | $102.38 | $157.50 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $102.38, median $102.38, highest $102.38.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $102.38 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This is the lab (PCR or similar amplification) test for the virus that causes COVID-19. It is more sensitive than a rapid antigen test and is often required before some procedures or travel.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test on a swab sample; the collection may be billed separately.