Medical Procedure Costs in Minnesota

Minnesota medical procedure costs are generally near the national average. Minnesota has a single Medicare pricing locality.

Cost vs National Avg
-1.1%
Close to average
Pricing Localities
1
Medicare pricing regions
Procedures Covered
7,500+
CPT codes with pricing

Procedure Costs in Minnesota

ProcedureMinnesota
Incision & Drainage of Abscess$128
Skin Biopsy (Tangential)$96
Skin Biopsy (Punch)$122
Destruction of Skin Lesion$66
Partial Mastectomy$579
Total Hip Replacement$1,078
Total Knee Replacement$1,076
Knee Arthroscopy$490
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)$324
Upper Endoscopy (EGD) With Biopsy$422
Colonoscopy (Diagnostic)$376
Colonoscopy With Biopsy$480
Colonoscopy With Polyp Removal$498
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy$575
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair$391
Laparoscopic Removal of Ovarian Cyst$540
Vaginal Delivery (Global)$1,985
Cesarean Delivery (Global)$2,187
Lumbar Discectomy$819
Cataract Surgery$456
MRI Brain Without Contrast$197
MRI Brain With Contrast$272
MRI Brain$320
Chest X-Ray$33
CT Chest Without Contrast$134
CT Chest With Contrast$168
MRI Cervical Spine$192
MRI Lumbar Spine$193
Shoulder X-Ray$36
MRI Shoulder$208
Knee X-Ray$35
MRI Knee$207
CT Abdomen & Pelvis Without Contrast$184
CT Abdomen & Pelvis With Contrast$304
Ultrasound Abdomen$115
Ultrasound Transvaginal$119
Ultrasound Pelvis$106
Diagnostic Mammogram$159
Screening Mammogram$128
Nuclear Stress Test$436
Psychiatric Evaluation$174
Psychiatric Evaluation With Medical Services$200
Psychotherapy (45 min)$114
Psychotherapy (60 min)$168
ECG/EKG$15
Echocardiogram$199
Stress Echocardiogram$188
Carotid Ultrasound$191
Laser Treatment for Skin$140
Physical Therapy (Therapeutic Exercise)$29
Physical Therapy (Manual Therapy)$28
PT Evaluation (Low Complexity)$99
PT Evaluation (Moderate Complexity)$99
Office Visit (New, Low)$116
Office Visit (New, Moderate-High)$174
Office Visit (New, High)$231
Office Visit (Established, Moderate)$94
Office Visit (Established, Moderate-High)$134
Office Visit (Established, High)$190

Prices shown are Medicare office (non-facility) rates. Click any procedure for full details including hospital rates and savings tips.

Understanding Medical Costs in Minnesota

Medical procedure costs in Minnesota are determined by Medicare's Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs), which account for differences in physician work, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance across regions.

The prices listed above represent Medicare reimbursement rates, which serve as a baseline for what healthcare costs in Minnesota. Private insurance companies typically negotiate rates between 130% and 200% of these Medicare amounts. If you are paying out of pocket, many providers in Minnesota offer cash discounts of 20% to 40% off their standard charges.

For the most accurate pricing, enter your ZIP code on any procedure page to see costs adjusted for your specific locality within Minnesota.

Ways to Save on Medical Costs in Minnesota

Compare Insurance Plans

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Many consultations can be done virtually for $50-100, saving hundreds vs an in-person visit.

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Save on Prescriptions

If a procedure leads to a prescription, discount cards can save up to 80% at pharmacies.

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Data source: 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS PPRRVU26B, released March 2026). Conversion factor: $33.4009. Prices shown are Medicare allowed amounts and may not reflect actual charges. Private insurance and self-pay estimates are approximations.