Breast biopsy, ultrasound-guided cost in Montana
In Montana, 5 hospitals publish a cash price for ultrasound-guided breast needle biopsy with marker clip, first lesion: from $618.38 to $4,821.60, with a median of $1,242.15. The lowest price is at Community Hospital of Anaconda (Anaconda). The highest price is 7.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 19083. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Montana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital of Anaconda lowest Anaconda · Anaconda, MT Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | $618.38 | $824.50 | Jul 20, 2026 source file |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center Polson · Polson, MT HC PR 19083 BX BREAST W/DEVICE 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUID RHC | $770.40 | $963.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St. Peter's Health Helena · Helena, MT HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION US GUIDE | $1,242.15 | $1,461.35 | — source file |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare Dillon · Dillon, MT Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | $1,941.80 | $2,044.00 | Jun 12, 2026 source file |
| St. Patrick Hospital Missoula · Missoula, MT HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $4,821.60 | $6,027.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaconda, MT | 1 | $618.38 | $618.38 |
| Dillon, MT | 1 | $1,941.80 | $1,941.80 |
| Helena, MT | 1 | $1,242.15 | $1,242.15 |
| Missoula, MT | 1 | $4,821.60 | $4,821.60 |
| Polson, MT | 1 | $770.40 | $770.40 |
What it is
In this biopsy a needle guided by ultrasound takes tissue samples from a breast lump or area of concern, and a tiny marker clip is placed at the site. It is usually done after an abnormal mammogram or breast ultrasound.
What the price covers
The price covers the biopsy of the first lesion with ultrasound guidance and the clip. The pathologist's exam is billed separately, and a follow-up mammogram to check the clip position may also be billed separately.
Ultrasound-guided breast needle biopsy with marker clip, first lesion in other states
- Alabama$6,799.74
- Alaska$3,268.33
- Arizona$5,759.00
- Arkansas$997.10
- California$3,213.60
- Colorado$6,985.13
- Connecticut$4,670.80
- Delaware$3,733.80
- Florida$3,558.00
- Georgia$3,497.01
- Hawaii$1,297.20
- Idaho$4,347.00
- Illinois$1,851.46
- Indiana$2,310.24
- Iowa$1,476.00
- Kansas$2,135.25
- Kentucky$2,179.80
- Louisiana$558.93
- Maine$2,405.38
- Maryland$576.59
- Massachusetts$2,149.00
- Michigan$1,649.61
- Minnesota$1,767.05
- Mississippi$1,754.56
- Missouri$1,727.04
- Nebraska$1,514.52
- Nevada$1,838.05
- New Hampshire$1,994.03
- New Jersey$2,187.75
- New Mexico$2,794.98
- New York$2,636.00
- North Carolina$1,944.10
- North Dakota$1,822.63
- Ohio$3,149.13
- Oklahoma$1,799.30
- Oregon$1,709.25
- Pennsylvania$3,314.42
- Rhode Island$4,454.00
- South Carolina$2,627.00
- South Dakota$3,277.20
- Tennessee$803.44
- Texas$3,092.06
- Utah$1,743.98
- Vermont$807.00
- Virginia$2,885.50
- Washington$3,200.00
- West Virginia$2,070.33
- Wisconsin$1,830.40
- Wyoming$1,729.13
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.