Surgery Costs in Minnesota (2026)
Compare estimated costs for 62 medical, cosmetic, dental, and diagnostic procedures in Minnesota. Costs are adjusted using the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity index.
Cost Index: 103.5 — Above National AverageAcross all 62 procedures priced for Minnesota, the median cost runs 3.5% above the national average.
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Real Hospital Charges in Minnesota (CMS Medicare Data)
Across 47 hospitals and surgery centers in Minnesota reporting to CMS Medicare, average billed charges range from $10,530 to $124,463, with an in-state median of $28,406. The table below lists the highest-volume Minnesota facilities by reported case count.
| Hospital | City | Avg Billed Charge | Avg Medicare Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | $49,799 | $12,827 |
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital | Saint Louis Park | $28,474 | $5,986 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | $69,422 | $16,846 |
| United Hospital | Saint Paul | $43,881 | $10,434 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato | Mankato | $17,977 | $5,313 |
| St Cloud Hospital | Saint Cloud | $49,753 | $15,456 |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Duluth | Duluth | $25,347 | $6,024 |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital | Edina | $52,702 | $11,783 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji | $15,462 | $3,966 |
| Regions Hospital | Saint Paul | $30,649 | $8,631 |
| Mercy Hospital | Coon Rapids | $47,974 | $10,686 |
| Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center | Duluth | $56,061 | $14,538 |
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn | Minneapolis | $124,463 | $23,569 |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital | Woodbury | $43,662 | $12,092 |
| Essentia Health Duluth | Duluth | $25,642 | $6,063 |
Billed charges are a hospital's list price and are typically far higher than what is actually paid. The Avg Medicare Payment column shows what Medicare actually reimbursed at that Minnesota facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2023).