Endoscopy Cost in Minnesota (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a endoscopy cost in Minnesota?
You could pay $480 or $958 for the same endoscopy in Minnesota - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 60 reporting hospitals is $863. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.
Where endoscopy costs vary in Minnesota
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Cheapest Endoscopy Providers in Minnesota
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avera Granite Falls Health Center | Granite Falls, MN | $233 | -$630 |
| 2 | Stevens Community Medical Center, Inc | Morris, MN | $236 | -$627 |
| 3 | CHI St. Joseph's Health | Park Rapids, MN | $240 | -$623 |
| 4 | Alomere Health | Alexandria, MN | $283 | -$580 |
| 5 | Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $306 | -$557 |
| 6 | Childrens MN Hospital | Minneapolis, MN | $351 | -$512 |
| 7 | Glencoe Regional Health Services | Glencoe, MN | $368 | -$495 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Quick take
- Avera Granite Falls Health Center is the lowest-cost option at $233 - $630 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $863, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- This dataset covers hospitals only - freestanding ASCs, which routinely run 30-60% cheaper for the same procedure, aren't included, so it's worth asking your doctor whether one is an option.
How where you go changes what you pay for endoscopy
The same endoscopy bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $207–$3,310
- Professional fee $180–$1,516
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $207–$3,899
- Professional fee $180–$1,516
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Mayo Clinic anchors Rochester and draws referral patients from across the Upper Midwest, with pricing that reflects its tertiary-care market position. Allina Health and M Health Fairview (University of Minnesota) compete in the Twin Cities. Minnesota has a reputation for efficient care delivery, but that efficiency doesn't necessarily translate to lower commercial prices in a concentrated market.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (10) report prices above $1,766, including Avera Marshall Hospital at $3,899, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $854 versus $444 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. The biggest swing for this procedure is screening versus diagnostic coding - a polyp removed during a routine screening can recode the whole visit as diagnostic and trigger cost-sharing you weren't expecting.
What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$863 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$173 |
| Out-of-network provider | $1,899+ |
Frequently asked questions: endoscopy costs in Minnesota
How much does an endoscopy cost in Minnesota?
Across 60 Minnesota hospitals that publish prices, an endoscopy ranges from $200 to $21,743, with a median of $863. Most facilities fall between $419 and $958. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get an endoscopy in Minnesota?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Minnesota data is Northfield Hospital in Northfield at about $207. By metro, Minneapolis has the lowest median ($351). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is an endoscopy so much cheaper at some Minnesota hospitals?
Prices vary up to 108.7× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Minnesota, the median cash (self-pay) price is $863 versus a median negotiated rate of $481 - about 1.8× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an endoscopy in Minnesota?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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Other Minnesota Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for Endoscopy
These hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in Minnesota. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.
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ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL
6127030831 |
MINNEAPOLIS, MN | General Acute Care Hospital | $387–$4,826 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL
6512513053 |
SAINT PAUL, MN | Critical Access Hospital | $387–$4,826 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC
6128711145 |
VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AITKIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC.
2189272121 |
AITKIN, MN | Critical Access Hospital | $387–$4,826 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL
5072855462 |
ROCHESTER, MN | General Acute Care Hospital | $387–$4,826 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALLINA HEALTH HEART AND VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER LLC
2056413423 |
EDINA, MN | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER - LAKEVILLE, LLC
6125185185 |
LAKEVILLE, MN | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER- BROOKLYN PARK, LLC
2055452572 |
BROOKLYN PARK, MN | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER- VADNAIS HEIGHTS LLC
7634641611 |
VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
5073346451 |
FARIBAULT, MN | General Acute Care Hospital | $387–$4,826 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
7636821212 |
BUFFALO, MN | General Acute Care Hospital | $387–$4,826 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
7632366000 |
COON RAPIDS, MN | General Acute Care Hospital | $387–$4,826 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
What matters before you schedule
ASC vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ASCs or independent centers for the same endoscopy - same outcome, very different bill. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.
What's on your bill
A endoscopy involves multiple providers who bill separately - typically Facility Fee, Gastroenterologist Fee, Anesthesia. Check each line item against your Explanation of Benefits to catch billing errors.
Cost by type
Which type your doctor orders for this endoscopy changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: Ordered to investigate symptoms or a prior finding - standard cost-sharing (deductible, coinsurance) applies.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for endoscopy before you schedule.
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Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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