Shodair Children's Hospital prices. From its own published file.
Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena, MT publishes its standard charges as required by federal rule. Here's what it lists for common services, and how to check your bill against it.
327prices published
Mar 2026file last updated
$28.58cash price for blood draw (venipuncture) (list $38.11)
Common services
| Service | Cash price | Insurers pay |
|---|---|---|
Comprehensive metabolic panel80053 | $8.66 | $1.22–$26.40 |
Complete blood count (CBC)85025 | $4.34 | $0.45–$19.43 |
Blood draw (venipuncture)36415 | $28.58 | $23.35–$28.58 |
EKG tracing93005 | $16.37 | $16.37–$151 |
Cash price: the discounted price for self-pay patients. List price: the hospital's gross charge. Insurers pay: the lowest and highest rates it lists for insurance plans. Source: Shodair Children's Hospital price transparency page.
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Common billing problems to look for
- Billed above the posted cash priceIf you're paying yourself, ask the hospital to apply its published cash price.
- Panels billed inside panelsA basic metabolic panel (80048) billed with a comprehensive one (80053) on the same day.
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