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Brain MRI Cost in Minnesota

86 hospitals in Minnesota report pricing for brain mri. The average cash price is $3,070.

Hospitals

86

in Minnesota

Average List Price

$4,379

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$3,070

30% below list price

Price Range

$22 – $10,389

472.2x spread

MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE costs an average of $3,070 (cash/self-pay price) in Minnesota, based on data from 86 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $22 to $10,389 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.

Hospital Prices in Minnesota

Sorted by lowest cash price
LAKE VIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

TWO HARBORS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$12-46%

LIFECARE MEDICAL CENTER

ROSEAU, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$311

Cash Price

$274-12%

Negotiated Range

$70$311

HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$1,938

Cash Price

$872-55%

Negotiated Range

$58$1,704

ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL

MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,900

Cash Price

$912-52%

Negotiated Range

$325$1,869

MERCY HOSPITAL

COON RAPIDS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,900

Cash Price

$912-52%

Negotiated Range

$325$1,900

ALLINA UNITED HOSPITAL

SAINT PAUL, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,900

Cash Price

$912-52%

Negotiated Range

$325$1,900

NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

ROBBINSDALE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,975

Cash Price

$1,041-47%

Negotiated Range

$282$2,340

MAPLE GROVE HOSPITAL

MAPLE GROVE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,975

Cash Price

$1,041-47%

Negotiated Range

$259$2,340

REGIONS HOSPITAL

SAINT PAUL, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,078

Cash Price

$1,060-74%

Negotiated Range

$144$3,059

FAIRVIEW NORTHLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL

PRINCETON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$2,898

Cash Price

$1,162-60%

Negotiated Range

$74$2,608

FAIRVIEW LAKES HEALTH SERVICES

WYOMING, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,898

Cash Price

$1,162-60%

Negotiated Range

$74$2,608

M HEALTH FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL

EDINA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,898

Cash Price

$1,162-60%

Negotiated Range

$28$2,608

M HEALTH FAIRVIEW ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL

MAPLEWOOD, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,898

Cash Price

$1,162-60%

Negotiated Range

$28$2,608

GRAND ITASCA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL

GRAND RAPIDS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,898

Cash Price

$1,232-57%

Negotiated Range

$74$2,928

M HEALTH FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL

BURNSVILLE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$2,898

Cash Price

$1,232-57%

Negotiated Range

$74$2,608

MEEKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

LITCHFIELD, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$2,725

Cash Price

$1,744-36%

Negotiated Range

$324$2,643

LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM

STAPLES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$2,818

Cash Price

$1,747-38%

Negotiated Range

$490$2,677

HUTCHINSON HEALTH

HUTCHINSON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,812

Cash Price

$1,754-54%

Negotiated Range

$178$3,939

NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL

NORTHFIELD, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$4,255

Cash Price

$1,779-58%

Negotiated Range

$1,090$2,868

WINONA HEALTH SERVICES

WINONA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,250

Cash Price

$1,838-65%

Negotiated Range

$360$360

CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CROSBY, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$5,426

Cash Price

$1,845-66%

Negotiated Range

$310$1,953

SLEEPY EYE MEDICAL CENTER

SLEEPY EYE, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$5,349

Cash Price

$1,867-65%

Negotiated Range

$213$5,189

ALOMERE HEALTH

ALEXANDRIA, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$3,288

Cash Price

$1,907-42%

Negotiated Range

$188$1,002

LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

STILLWATER, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$5,187

Cash Price

$1,919-63%

Negotiated Range

$225$4,668

NEW ULM MEDICAL CENTER

NEW ULM, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,604

Cash Price

$2,018-44%

Negotiated Range

$342$3,604

ST LUKES HOSPITAL

DULUTH, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,550

Cash Price

$2,130-40%

Negotiated Range

$207$3,550

PRAIRIE RIDGE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

ELBOW LAKE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,493

Cash Price

$2,218-36%

Negotiated Range

$72$3,493

BUFFALO HOSPITAL

BUFFALO, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$4,125

Cash Price

$2,310-44%

Negotiated Range

$332$4,125

ALLINA HEALTH FARIBAULT MEDICAL CENTER

FARIBAULT, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,125

Cash Price

$2,310-44%

Negotiated Range

$332$4,125

CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER

CAMBRIDGE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,125

Cash Price

$2,310-44%

Negotiated Range

$332$4,125

OWATONNA HOSPITAL

OWATONNA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$4,125

Cash Price

$2,310-44%

Negotiated Range

$332$4,125

CHIPPEWA COUNTY HOSPITAL

MONTEVIDEO, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$3,588

Cash Price

$2,332-35%

Negotiated Range

$735$3,201

GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITAL

GLENWOOD, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$3,435

Cash Price

$2,336-32%

Negotiated Range

$553$3,287

OLIVIA HOSPITAL & CLINIC

OLIVIA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,986

Cash Price

$2,431-39%

Negotiated Range

$608$3,949

ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA

VIRGINIA, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$3,926

Cash Price

$2,466-37%

Negotiated Range

$350$3,549

ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER

DULUTH, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,926

Cash Price

$2,591-34%

Negotiated Range

$357$3,376

ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH

DULUTH, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,926

Cash Price

$2,591-34%

Negotiated Range

$350$3,376

ORTONVILLE AREA HEALTH SERVICES

ORTONVILLE, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$3,082

Cash Price

$2,620-15%

Negotiated Range

$735$2,990

ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARYS - DETROIT LAKES

DETROIT LAKES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$4,150

Cash Price

$2,664-36%

Negotiated Range

$257$3,569

ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER

BRAINERD, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,975

Cash Price

$2,675-33%

Negotiated Range

$357$3,379

PERHAM HEALTH

PERHAM, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$4,271

Cash Price

$2,776-35%

Negotiated Range

$848$3,630

ESSENTIA HEALTH DEER RIVER

DEER RIVER, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,926

Cash Price

$2,901-26%

Negotiated Range

$357$3,926

ESSENTIA HEALTH ADA

ADA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,926

Cash Price

$2,901-26%

Negotiated Range

$357$3,553

ESSENTIA HEALTH FOSSTON

FOSSTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,926

Cash Price

$2,901-26%

Negotiated Range

$357$3,553

ESSENTIA HEALTH MOOSE LAKE

MOOSE LAKE, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$3,926

Cash Price

$2,901-26%

Negotiated Range

$253$3,553

ESSENTIA HEALTH HOLY TRINITY HOSPITAL

GRACEVILLE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,926

Cash Price

$2,901-26%

Negotiated Range

$357$3,553

ESSENTIA HEALTH SANDSTONE

SANDSTONE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,926

Cash Price

$2,901-26%

Negotiated Range

$357$3,926

ESSENTIA HEALTH NORTHERN PINES MEDICAL CENTER

AURORA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,926

Cash Price

$2,901-26%

Negotiated Range

$357$3,926

BIGFORK VALLEY HOSPITAL

BIGFORK, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$4,456

Cash Price

$3,164-29%

Negotiated Range

$619$4,233

ASTERA HEALTH

WADENA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$4,393

Cash Price

$3,172-28%

Negotiated Range

$59$342,215

GLENCOE REGIONAL HEALTH

GLENCOE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$3,213

Cash Price

$3,213

Negotiated Range

$207$2,866

WINDOM AREA HEALTH

WINDOM, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$4,757

Cash Price

$3,235-32%

Negotiated Range

$103$4,519

KITTSON HEALTHCARE

HALLOCK, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,329

Cash Price

$3,329

Negotiated Range

$1,065$2,836

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CLOQUET, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,319

Cash Price

$3,404-36%

Negotiated Range

$54$6,343

RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL

CROOKSTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,293

Cash Price

$3,649-15%

Negotiated Range

$108$4,078

SANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTER

WHEATON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,631

Cash Price

$3,705-20%

Negotiated Range

$375$4,381

JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

DAWSON, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$4,796

Cash Price

$3,837-20%

Negotiated Range

$194$4,652

APPLETON AREA HEALTH

APPLETON, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$4,526

Cash Price

$3,847-15%

Negotiated Range

$917$2,399

SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER

WORTHINGTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,844

Cash Price

$3,875-20%

Negotiated Range

$283$4,626

SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER

BAGLEY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,913

Cash Price

$3,930-20%

Negotiated Range

$375$4,648

SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER

BEMIDJI, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,913

Cash Price

$3,930-20%

Negotiated Range

$277$4,422

SANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTER

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,965

Cash Price

$3,972-20%

Negotiated Range

$375$4,697

SANFORD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,965

Cash Price

$3,972-20%

Negotiated Range

$375$4,697

MADELIA HEALTH

MADELIA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$5,346

Cash Price

$4,009-25%

Negotiated Range

$1,964$4,811

SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER

LUVERNE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,030

Cash Price

$4,024-20%

Negotiated Range

$375$4,758

NORTH VALLEY HEALTH CENTER

WARREN, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,103

Cash Price

$4,103

Negotiated Range

$103$3,898

SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER

TRACY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,194

Cash Price

$4,155-20%

Negotiated Range

$375$4,914

SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER

WESTBROOK, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,194

Cash Price

$4,155-20%

Negotiated Range

$375$4,914

SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER

CANBY, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$5,268

Cash Price

$4,214-20%

Negotiated Range

$375$4,984

SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER

JACKSON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,395

Cash Price

$4,316-20%

Negotiated Range

$375$5,104

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN RED WING

RED WING, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,179

Cash Price

$4,810-33%

Negotiated Range

$84$7,179

MILLE LACS HEALTH SYSTEM

ONAMIA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$6,949

Cash Price

$4,864-30%

Negotiated Range

$111$7,599

MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL ROCHESTER

ROCHESTER, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$5,784

Cash Price

$5,148-11%

Negotiated Range

$84$5,784

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM NEW PRAGUE

NEW PRAGUE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,179

Cash Price

$5,384-25%

Negotiated Range

$84$7,179

MAHNOMEN HEALTH CENTER

MAHNOMEN, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$6,276

Cash Price

$5,648-10%

Negotiated Range

$357$5,962

GILLETTE CHILDRENS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

SAINT PAUL, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$10,389

Cash Price

$6,233-40%

Negotiated Range

$78$8,831

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - WASECA

WASECA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,179

Cash Price

$6,318-12%

Negotiated Range

$84$7,179

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - MANKATO

MANKATO, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,179

Cash Price

$6,318-12%

Negotiated Range

$84$7,179

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - LAKE CITY

LAKE CITY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,179

Cash Price

$6,318-12%

Negotiated Range

$84$7,179

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM ST. JAMES

ST JAMES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,179

Cash Price

$6,318-12%

Negotiated Range

$84$7,179

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - ALBERT LEA AND AUSTIN

ALBERT LEA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,179

Cash Price

$6,318-12%

Negotiated Range

$84$7,179

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - CANNON FALLS

CANNON FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,179

Cash Price

$6,318-12%

Negotiated Range

$84$7,179

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - FAIRMONT

FAIRMONT, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,179

Cash Price

$6,318-12%

Negotiated Range

$85$7,179

CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS & CLINICS OF MN

MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,415

Cash Price

$6,415

Negotiated Range

$134$6,415

ELY - BLOOMENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

ELY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,541

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$147$6,141

ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

WABASHA, MN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$167$6,470

Brain MRI Cost by City in Minnesota

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What Affects MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost in Minnesota

If you're researching mri brain stem w/o & w/dye costs in Minnesota, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.

Freestanding imaging centers typically charge 40–60% less than hospital outpatient departments for the same mri brain stem w/o & w/dye scan. Hospital departments carry higher overhead and facility fees that inflate the total bill. If you have the option, an independent center may deliver equivalent image quality at a fraction of the price.

Based on data from 86 hospitals in Minnesota, mri brain stem w/o & w/dye prices range from $22 to $10,389 — a 472.2x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Minnesota

When choosing where to get your mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Minnesota, you'll typically encounter two provider types: hospital outpatient imaging departments and freestanding imaging centers.

Hospital-based departments are convenient if you need additional services or have a complex medical situation. However, they commonly add a facility fee that can double the total cost. Independent imaging centers use the same FDA-approved equipment and employ board-certified radiologists, often at 50–70% lower prices.

If your doctor hasn't specified a particular facility, asking about independent centers in Minnesota could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your mri brain stem w/o & w/dye.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Minnesota

If you're paying out of pocket for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Minnesota, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.

In Minnesota, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $3,070, which is 30% lower than the average list price of $4,379. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brain MRI Cost in Minnesota

How much does MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE cost in Minnesota?
The average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Minnesota is $3,070. Prices range from $22 to $10,389 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE prices vary so much in Minnesota?
Hospital prices for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Minnesota differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.
Can I get a cheaper MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE by paying cash?
Yes. In Minnesota, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $3,070, which is 30% below the average list price of $4,379. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE in Minnesota?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Minnesota offers the lowest cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE?
Most health insurance plans cover mri brain stem w/o & w/dye when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

Want the true total cost of MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE?

Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.

Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.