Procedures
Injection under the skin or into muscle cost in Minnesota
Injection under the skin or into muscle 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 117 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $89.43 (most listed prices $24.19–$253).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $6.65
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Winona Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Hospital Association price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hendricks Community Hospital Association price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.58
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Meeker Memorial Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $15.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mille Lacs Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $19.72
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Windom Area Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sanford Bagley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sanford Bemidji Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sanford Canby Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sanford Jackson Hospital 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.