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ECMO life support start, veno-venous cost in Minnesota
ECMO life support start, veno-venous 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 32 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $4,610 (most listed prices $689–$25,327).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $123Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing price file · checked Oct 2026
- $162Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Owatonna price file · checked Oct 2026
- $650Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- $706Source: M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterECMO life support start, veno-venousDoctor fee only$723Source: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $817
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Robbinsdale Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul HospitalsECMO life support start, veno-venousFacility fee only$1,076
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul Ho price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,196
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,584
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 - $1,809
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspirus Lake View Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,308
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $2,396
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Abbott Northwestern Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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.