Prices at 3 hospitals in Minneapolis, MN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $22 — 49% below the US median ($42), roughly 3.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center | Minneapolis, MN | $19 | $11 | ★ 4/5 | 171 min | 14.4% |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis, MN | $22 | $15 | ★ 4/5 | 187 min | 14.9% |
| Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Mn | Minneapolis, MN | $348 | $13 | — | — | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated July 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $22 — about 3.9× the Medicare rate ($5). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($11).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $48 list price could save about $26 (55%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Minneapolis
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Hanson, D.O. | Internal Medicine | Minneapolis, MN | 78 |
| Rebecca Hanson, D.O. | Internal Medicine | Minneapolis, MN | 77 |
| Joel Wegener, MD | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 52 |
| Louisa Paul, M.D | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 51 |
| Louisa Paul, M.D | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 51 |
| Joel Wegener, MD | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 48 |
| Carolyn Sparks, MD | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 44 |
| Carolyn Sparks, MD | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 44 |
| Lavanya Namballa, MD | Internal Medicine | Minneapolis, MN | 43 |
| Lavanya Namballa, MD | Internal Medicine | Minneapolis, MN | 43 |
| Lawrence Mulhern, MD | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 35 |
| Lawrence Mulhern, MD | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 35 |
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