Surgery
Tissue expander placement (not breast), incl later expansions cost in Minnesota
Tissue expander placement (not breast), incl later expansions 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 13 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $3,704 (most listed prices $937–$11,301).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- Lake Region HealthcareTissue expander placement (not breast), incl later expansionsFacility fee only$1,796
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lake Region Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,004Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- Gillette Children's Specialty HealthcareTissue expander placement (not breast), incl later expansionsFacility fee only$2,089
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Aspirus St. Luke's HospitalTissue expander placement (not breast), incl later expansionsFacility fee only$2,125
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Abbott Northwestern HospitalTissue expander placement (not breast), incl later expansionsFacility fee only$2,358
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Abbott Northwestern Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,358
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,358
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: United Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,828
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Robbinsdale Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Aspirus Lake View HospitalTissue expander placement (not breast), incl later expansionsFacility fee only$3,215
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspirus Lake View Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul HospitalsTissue expander placement (not breast), incl later expansionsFacility fee only$3,289
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul Ho price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Minnesota - Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgical CenterTissue expander placement (not breast), incl later expansionsFacility fee only$5,547
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Minnesota - Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgi price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Hospital-RochesterTissue expander placement (not breast), incl later expansionsDoctor fee only$5,830Source: Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.