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Tubing for suction pump, each cost in Minnesota
Tubing for suction pump, each 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 15 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $17 (most listed prices $1.38–$124).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $1.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Winona Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.11
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Gabriel's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.72
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: North Shore Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $26.55
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $28.67
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Abbott Northwestern Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: United Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $130
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: New Ulm Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $144
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Allina Health Faribault Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $144
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Cambridge Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stevens Community Medical Center Inc 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.