Prices at 3 hospitals in Minneapolis, MN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $173 — 27% below the US median ($236), roughly 5.0× 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 | $151 | $90 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | — |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis, MN | $173 | $184 | ★ 4/5 | 183 min | — |
| Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Mn | Minneapolis, MN | $177 | $87 | — | — | — |
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 October 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 $173 — about 5.0× the Medicare rate ($34). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($69).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $361 list price could save about $188 (52%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Sirr, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 263 |
| Bret Yonke, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 81 |
| Adam Gehrt, D.O. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 76 |
| Samuel Luchsinger, D.O. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 42 |
| Takashi Takahashi, M.D.,M.S. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 40 |
| Kirk Aadalen, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Minneapolis, MN | 37 |
| Shelly Marette, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 33 |
| Jutta Ellermann, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 29 |
| Lauren Altman, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Minneapolis, MN | 24 |
| Joel Boyd, M.D. | Sports Medicine | Minneapolis, MN | 22 |
| Marcel Rivard, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 21 |
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