Orthopedics - Surgery
Elbow bursa removal (olecranon bursectomy) cost in Minnesota
Elbow bursa removal (olecranon bursectomy) 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 24 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $3,112 (most listed prices $1,258–$9,138).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Endoscopic/arthroscopic bursectomy is coded differently.
Cheapest in Minnesota
Total price
Elbow bursa removal (olecranon bursectomy)
Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + 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 24 providers. Most listed prices: $1,332–$4,024.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $1,029
- Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center$1,228Hospital · MarshallEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $1,313
- $439Source: Rainy Lake Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $732Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- $759Source: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $246est. $1,029 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Winona Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,180
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mille Lacs Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,201
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northern Itasca Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $445est. $1,228 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $543est. $1,313 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lakewood Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,365
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glacial Ridge Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $593est. $1,377 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Hospital Association price file · checked Oct 2026 - $604est. $1,387 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stevens Community Medical Center Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,388Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Elbow bursa removal (olecranon bursectomy)
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.