Pulmonary function testing
Bronchial challenge test (methacholine), complete with spirometry, drug and interpretation cost in Minnesota
Bronchial challenge test (methacholine), complete with spirometry, drug and interpretation 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 71 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $625 (most listed prices $174–$1,598).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Hospital chargemasters list 95070, 94070 and J7674 as separate lines. Pulmonology offices may quote one global price.
Cheapest in Minnesota
Total price
Bronchial challenge test (methacholine), complete with spirometry, drug and interpretation
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 71 providers. Most listed prices: $167–$783.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $105
- $108
- $122
- Ridgeview Medical CenterBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$59.29est. $105 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ridgeview Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $69.85est. $122 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lake Region Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc.Bronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$84.70est. $125 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - Montevideo Hospital and ClinicBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$98.15est. $157 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Montevideo Hospital and Clinic price file · checked Oct 2026 - Aspirus St. Luke's HospitalBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$332est. $193 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Health System Red WingBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$248
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing price file · checked Oct 2026 - Aspirus Lake View HospitalBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$503est. $262 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspirus Lake View Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Health System New PragueBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$278
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Hospital-RochesterBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Doctor fee only$281Source: Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mayo Clinic Health System Albert LeaBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$326
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Health System Cannon FallsBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$326
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Cannon Falls price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Health System FairmontBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$326
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Fairmont price file · checked Oct 2026
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.