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Ultrasound Cost in Minnesota (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ultrasound cost in Minnesota?

You could pay $64 or $184 for the same ultrasound in Minnesota - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 116 reporting hospitals is $113. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.

Three low-priced facilities in Minnesota, from hospital price files

  • Windom Area Hospital · Windom, MN $53
  • UNITY FAMILY HEALTHCARE · Little Falls, MN $53
  • COUNTY OF MEEKER · Litchfield, MN $53

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Where ultrasound costs vary in Minnesota

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Cheapest Ultrasound Providers in Minnesota

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs median ($113)
1 Windom Area Hospital Windom, MN $53 $60 below
2 UNITY FAMILY HEALTHCARE Little Falls, MN $53 $60 below
3 COUNTY OF MEEKER Litchfield, MN $53 $60 below
4 Warren Community Hospital Inc MN $53 $60 below
5 APPLETON AREA HEALTH MN $53 $60 below
6 North Memorial Health Care Robbinsdale, MN $54 $59 below
7 Alomere Health Alexandria, MN $55 $58 below
8 GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITAL DISTRICT MN $55 $58 below

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Before you book: three questions that change the price

  1. Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
  2. Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
  3. What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?

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Quick take

  • Windom Area Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $53 - $60 below the median posted price ($113), just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $108, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • Independent imaging centers often charge much less than hospital outpatient departments for the same scan and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Ultrasound prices by coverage in Minnesota, October 2026
CoverageHospitals with a rateTypical rangeMedian
Medicare (national rate)—$107 to $107$107
With insurance (commercial, average)95$65 to $458$273
Without insurance (cash price)130$53 to $377$108
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota85$51 to $403$161
UnitedHealthcare85$57 to $622$323
Cigna53$102 to $500$306
Aetna49$104 to $615$403

Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.

How much does an ultrasound cost with Medicare in Minnesota?

Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for ultrasound is about $107 to $107 (typically near $107). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $21 on a $107 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.

Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.

How much does an ultrasound cost with insurance in Minnesota?

Across 95 Minnesota hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for ultrasound average $65 to $458 per hospital, with a median near $273. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.

Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.

How much does an ultrasound cost without insurance in Minnesota?

Cash (self-pay) prices for ultrasound at 130 Minnesota hospitals range from $53 to $377, with a median of $108. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.

Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.

How much does an ultrasound cost with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota negotiated rates for ultrasound at 85 Minnesota hospitals range from $51 to $403, with a median near $161. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.

Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.

How much does an ultrasound cost with UnitedHealthcare in Minnesota?

UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for ultrasound at 85 Minnesota hospitals range from $57 to $622, with a median near $323. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does an ultrasound cost with Cigna in Minnesota?

Cigna negotiated rates for ultrasound at 53 Minnesota hospitals range from $102 to $500, with a median near $306. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does an ultrasound cost with Aetna in Minnesota?

Aetna negotiated rates for ultrasound at 49 Minnesota hospitals range from $104 to $615, with a median near $403. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How where you go changes what you pay for ultrasound

The same ultrasound 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.

Hospital Outpatient
$126–$2,845
  • Facility fee $51–$2,373
  • Professional fee $75–$472

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$126–$1,374
  • Facility fee $51–$902
  • Professional fee $75–$472

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. Ultrasound pricing varies more by body part and clinical indication than almost any other imaging type - an OB ultrasound, a vascular duplex study, and an abdominal ultrasound carry different CPT codes and reimbursement rates even though the equipment is the same. Independent imaging centers typically charge 40–60% less than hospital outpatient departments for the same study. The sonographer skill matters more than setting for diagnostic quality.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (9) report prices above $492, including Hendricks Community Hospital at $902, 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 $111 versus $82 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$113
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$23
Out-of-network provider $249+

Frequently asked questions: ultrasound costs in Minnesota

How much does an ultrasound cost in Minnesota?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $32, with most facilities between $18 and $57 (based on 116 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Minnesota hospitals run $53–$377; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get an ultrasound in Minnesota?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Minnesota data is Windom Area Hospital in Windom at about $53. By metro, St. Paul has the lowest median ($116). Independent 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 ultrasound so much cheaper at some Minnesota hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 3.2× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Minnesota, the median cash (self-pay) price is $108 versus a median negotiated rate of $273 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as 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 ultrasound 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.

Before you book

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What matters before you schedule

Imaging center vs. hospital

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than independent imaging centers for the same ultrasound - same outcome, very different bill. The ER charges the most of any setting and should only be used when the situation is medically urgent. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.

Cost by type

Which type your doctor orders for this ultrasound changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe.

This is shoppable

Ultrasound is elective and schedulable, so you have time to compare facilities before booking - hospital outpatient prices often run 2-4x higher than alternative settings for the identical clinical outcome.

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 ultrasound before you schedule.

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About the Author

John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.

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Published July 17, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

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