Hysterectomy Cost in Minnesota (2026)
Somewhat above the national average · RPP 103.5 · MN
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why hysterectomy costs what it does in Minnesota.
Regional Price Parity
Minnesota's cost-of-living index sits at 103.5 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in Minnesota can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +3.5% above the national average ($18,000), Minnesota sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Hysterectomy in Minnesota: What to Know
In Minnesota, patients considering a hysterectomy have several excellent options. Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) covers medically necessary procedures, requiring a Hysterectomy Acknowledgment Statement. St. Paul's Minnesota Women's Care reports over 99% of their hysterectomies are minimally invasive, utilizing techniques like vNOTES for faster recovery and no external incisions. Mayo Clinic in Rochester is another prominent center, while Northfield Hospital + Clinics also emphasizes minimally invasive approaches.
For potential cost savings, consider Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in Minnesota. Studies show laparoscopic hysterectomies can be safely and effectively performed in freestanding ASCs, offering benefits like lower costs and increased convenience compared to traditional hospitals. Patients traveling to Mayo Clinic can utilize dedicated travel services. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Minnesota
Minnesota runs somewhat above the national average for hysterectomy. Here's where the extra cost comes from.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Minnesota all-in range
Financing Options
Many Minnesota clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $18,630 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Prices reflect regional cost-of-living adjustments. How we calculate these numbers →
Ranges adjusted for Minnesota's regional price parity (103.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Minnesota
Below are the top facilities performing hysterectomy in Minnesota, ranked by volume. Rates shown are negotiated amounts from CMS Medicare data.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | $19,783 | $15,988 | 24 |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | $14,834 | $9,513 | 24 |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | $22,097 | $16,307 | 22 |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | $29,750 | $17,910 | 21 |
Hysterectomy Cost in Nearby States
Hysterectomy in Minnesota costs more than all neighboring states. If travel is feasible, the savings could be substantial.
Expert Answers for Minnesota Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Minnesota.
Compare Minnesota with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main hysterectomy cost guide.
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How we calculate hysterectomy costs in Minnesota
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Minnesota's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.