Surgery
Brain ventricle catheter replacement or flushing cost in Minnesota
Brain ventricle catheter replacement or flushing usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Minnesota
From 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $4,265 (most listed prices $873–$11,775).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $815Source: HealthEast St. John's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,112Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- Gillette Children's Specialty HealthcareBrain ventricle catheter replacement or flushingFacility fee only$1,223
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,447
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Robbinsdale Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,896
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul HospitalsBrain ventricle catheter replacement or flushingFacility fee only$1,963
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul Ho price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $2,869
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspirus Lake View Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,056Source: Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester price file · checked Oct 2026
- $9,570
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.