Fracture care
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays cost in Minnesota
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Minnesota
From 114 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $560 (most listed prices $400–$935).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: The walking boot is DME and is often the largest add-on.
Cheapest in Minnesota
Total price
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Minnesota, from 114 providers. Most listed prices: $381–$795.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $57.60
- $161
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center$161Hospital · MinneapolisAll parts published by the hospital
- Grand Itasca Clinic and HospitalOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$258est. $57.60 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $118
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $135
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Gabriel's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)Outer ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$151
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brain price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $206
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Gundersen St. Elizabeth Hospital and ClinicsOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$238
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gundersen St. Elizabeth Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $248
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lake Region Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Range Regional Health ServicesOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$258
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Range Regional Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $263
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Essentia Health-Virginia price file · checked Oct 2026 - Meeker Memorial Hospital and ClinicsOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$263
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Meeker Memorial Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building)Outer ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$276
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building) price file · checked Oct 2026 - $278
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Madelia Health price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.