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Initial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min) cost in Minnesota
Compare cash prices for initial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Minnesota
From 67 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $164 (most listed prices $56–$349).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- Winona Health ServicesInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$35.42
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Winona Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - M Health Fairview Lakes Medical CenterInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Doctor fee only$58.47Source: M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- M Health Fairview Northland Medical CenterInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Doctor fee only$58.47Source: M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Pipestone County Medical CenterInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$81
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Pipestone County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Stevens Community Medical Center IncInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stevens Community Medical Center Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Memorial Hospital AssociationInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$99.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Hospital Association price file · checked Oct 2026 - $111
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Lakewood Health SystemInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$133
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lakewood Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI St. Gabriel's HealthInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$134
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Gabriel's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Avera Marshall Regional Medical CenterInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$135
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI St. Francis HealthInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$136
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Francis Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ridgeview Medical CenterInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$139
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ridgeview Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
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.