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Initial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min) cost in Minnesota
Compare cash prices for initial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Minnesota
From 70 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $234 (most listed prices $95.05–$473).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- M Health Fairview Ridges HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min)Doctor fee only$55.36Source: M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Winona Health ServicesInitial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min)Facility fee only$58.24
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Winona Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - Pipestone County Medical CenterInitial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min)Facility fee only$128
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Pipestone County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Stevens Community Medical Center IncInitial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min)Facility fee only$130
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stevens Community Medical Center Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $151
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Ely Bloomenson Community HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min)Facility fee only$159
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Memorial Hospital AssociationInitial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min)Facility fee only$163
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Hospital Association price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lakewood Health SystemInitial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min)Facility fee only$180
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lakewood Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Avera Marshall Regional Medical CenterInitial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min)Facility fee only$183
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northfield HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min)Facility fee only$202
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Northfield Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Meeker Memorial Hospital and ClinicsInitial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min)Facility fee only$208
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Meeker Memorial Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI St. Gabriel's HealthInitial hospital or observation care, moderate complexity (55 min)Facility fee only$212
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Gabriel's Health price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Do I need a referral?
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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.