Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Minnesota
Last updated: May 2026
Lumbar Discectomy costs an average of $5,213 (cash/self-pay price) in Minnesota, based on data from 55 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $22 to $13,875 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
55 hospitals in Minnesota report pricing for lumbar discectomy. The average cash price is $5,213.
55
in Minnesota
$6,811
gross charge
$5,213
23% below list price
$22 – $13,875
630.7x spread
Hospital Prices in Minnesota
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE VIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TWO HARBORS | $22 | $12-46% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| MEEKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Local | LITCHFIELD | $1,692 | $1,083-36% | $778 – $20,947 | 0.1/10 | |
| CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | CROSBY | $3,836 | $1,304-66% | $814 – $1,381 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLOQUET | $2,425 | $1,552-36% | $54 – $6,343 | 0.1/10 | |
| HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | MINNEAPOLIS | $3,502 | $2,031-42% | $471 – $17,385 | 0.1/10 | |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BURNSVILLE | $5,286 | $2,247-57% | $507 – $16,077 | 0.1/10 | |
| GILLETTE CHILDRENS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | SAINT PAUL | $3,926 | $2,356-40% | $101 – $7,428 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROBBINSDALE | $4,062 | $2,612-36% | $641 – $3,799 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRVIEW NORTHLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | PRINCETON | $5,034 | $3,156-37% | $603 – $16,341 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRVIEW LAKES HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Private | WYOMING | $5,034 | $3,156-37% | $603 – $16,341 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVER'S EDGE HOSPITAL & CLINIC Government - Local | ST PETER | $4,045 | $3,236-20% | $954 – $3,721 | 0.1/10 | |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MAPLEWOOD | $5,286 | $3,314-37% | $71 – $16,077 | 0.1/10 | |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EDINA | $5,286 | $3,314-37% | $28 – $16,341 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS & CLINICS OF MN Voluntary non-profit - Private | MINNEAPOLIS | $3,498 | $3,498 | $161 – $50,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CROOKSTON | $5,362 | $4,558-15% | $854 – $10,906 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | DULUTH | $8,576 | $5,660-34% | $2,839 – $16,502 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DULUTH | $8,576 | $5,660-34% | $2,839 – $12,650 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN RED WING Voluntary non-profit - Private | RED WING | $10,509 | $7,041-33% | $409 – $10,509 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM NEW PRAGUE Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEW PRAGUE | $10,509 | $7,882-25% | $334 – $10,509 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - MANKATO Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANKATO | $10,509 | $9,248-12% | $334 – $10,509 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - FAIRMONT Voluntary non-profit - Private | FAIRMONT | $10,509 | $9,248-12% | $343 – $10,509 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - ALBERT LEA AND AUSTIN Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALBERT LEA | $10,509 | $9,248-12% | $334 – $10,509 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - WASECA Voluntary non-profit - Private | WASECA | $10,509 | $9,248-12% | $334 – $10,509 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM ST. JAMES Voluntary non-profit - Private | ST JAMES | $10,509 | $9,248-12% | $334 – $10,509 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - CANNON FALLS Voluntary non-profit - Private | CANNON FALLS | $10,509 | $9,248-12% | $334 – $10,509 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - LAKE CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | LAKE CITY | $10,509 | $9,248-12% | $334 – $10,509 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL ROCHESTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | ROCHESTER | $13,875 | $12,349-11% | $334 – $13,875 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BEMIDJI | N/A | N/A | $5,161 – $37,940 | 0.1/10 | |
| ORTONVILLE AREA HEALTH SERVICES Government - Local | ORTONVILLE | N/A | N/A | $2,794 – $2,794 | 0.1/10 | |
| GRAND ITASCA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GRAND RAPIDS | N/A | N/A | $603 – $14,105 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH SANDSTONE Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANDSTONE | N/A | N/A | $6,897 – $7,144 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH NORTHERN PINES MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | AURORA | N/A | N/A | $6,897 – $7,144 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BAGLEY | N/A | N/A | $7,501 – $7,501 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | THIEF RIVER FALLS | N/A | N/A | $7,501 – $7,501 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LUVERNE | N/A | N/A | $7,501 – $7,501 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA Government - Local | VIRGINIA | N/A | N/A | $6,897 – $25,424 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARYS - DETROIT LAKES Voluntary non-profit - Church | DETROIT LAKES | N/A | N/A | $4,787 – $31,494 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRAINERD | N/A | N/A | $6,897 – $26,449 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH DEER RIVER Voluntary non-profit - Private | DEER RIVER | N/A | N/A | $6,897 – $7,144 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | TRACY | N/A | N/A | $7,501 – $7,501 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WHEATON | N/A | N/A | $7,501 – $7,501 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WESTBROOK | N/A | N/A | $7,501 – $7,501 | 0.1/10 | |
| ALOMERE HEALTH Government - Local | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $2,084 – $26,839 | 0.1/10 | |
| PRAIRIE RIDGE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Private | ELBOW LAKE | N/A | N/A | $582 – $2,839 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | THIEF RIVER FALLS | N/A | N/A | $7,501 – $7,501 | 0.1/10 | |
| WINONA HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Private | WINONA | N/A | N/A | $7,489 – $7,489 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FOSSTON Voluntary non-profit - Private | FOSSTON | N/A | N/A | $6,897 – $7,144 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | WABASHA | N/A | N/A | $2,157 – $21,684 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH HOLY TRINITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GRACEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $6,897 – $7,144 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH MOOSE LAKE Government - Hospital District or Authority | MOOSE LAKE | N/A | N/A | $4,703 – $24,818 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ADA Voluntary non-profit - Private | ADA | N/A | N/A | $6,897 – $7,144 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WORTHINGTON | N/A | N/A | $5,273 – $29,220 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | JACKSON | N/A | N/A | $7,501 – $7,501 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | CANBY | N/A | N/A | $7,501 – $7,501 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAHNOMEN HEALTH CENTER Government - Local | MAHNOMEN | N/A | N/A | $7,144 – $7,501 | 0.1/10 |
TWO HARBORS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$12-46%
LITCHFIELD, MN · Government - Local
List Price
$1,692
Cash Price
$1,083-36%
Negotiated Range
$778 – $20,947
CROSBY, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,836
Cash Price
$1,304-66%
Negotiated Range
$814 – $1,381
CLOQUET, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,425
Cash Price
$1,552-36%
Negotiated Range
$54 – $6,343
MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Government - Local
List Price
$3,502
Cash Price
$2,031-42%
Negotiated Range
$471 – $17,385
BURNSVILLE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$5,286
Cash Price
$2,247-57%
Negotiated Range
$507 – $16,077
SAINT PAUL, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,926
Cash Price
$2,356-40%
Negotiated Range
$101 – $7,428
ROBBINSDALE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,062
Cash Price
$2,612-36%
Negotiated Range
$641 – $3,799
PRINCETON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$5,034
Cash Price
$3,156-37%
Negotiated Range
$603 – $16,341
WYOMING, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,034
Cash Price
$3,156-37%
Negotiated Range
$603 – $16,341
ST PETER, MN · Government - Local
List Price
$4,045
Cash Price
$3,236-20%
Negotiated Range
$954 – $3,721
MAPLEWOOD, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,286
Cash Price
$3,314-37%
Negotiated Range
$71 – $16,077
EDINA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,286
Cash Price
$3,314-37%
Negotiated Range
$28 – $16,341
MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,498
Cash Price
$3,498
Negotiated Range
$161 – $50,000
CROOKSTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,362
Cash Price
$4,558-15%
Negotiated Range
$854 – $10,906
DULUTH, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$8,576
Cash Price
$5,660-34%
Negotiated Range
$2,839 – $16,502
DULUTH, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$8,576
Cash Price
$5,660-34%
Negotiated Range
$2,839 – $12,650
RED WING, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,509
Cash Price
$7,041-33%
Negotiated Range
$409 – $10,509
NEW PRAGUE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,509
Cash Price
$7,882-25%
Negotiated Range
$334 – $10,509
MANKATO, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,509
Cash Price
$9,248-12%
Negotiated Range
$334 – $10,509
FAIRMONT, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,509
Cash Price
$9,248-12%
Negotiated Range
$343 – $10,509
ALBERT LEA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,509
Cash Price
$9,248-12%
Negotiated Range
$334 – $10,509
WASECA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,509
Cash Price
$9,248-12%
Negotiated Range
$334 – $10,509
ST JAMES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,509
Cash Price
$9,248-12%
Negotiated Range
$334 – $10,509
CANNON FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,509
Cash Price
$9,248-12%
Negotiated Range
$334 – $10,509
LAKE CITY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,509
Cash Price
$9,248-12%
Negotiated Range
$334 – $10,509
ROCHESTER, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$13,875
Cash Price
$12,349-11%
Negotiated Range
$334 – $13,875
BEMIDJI, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,161 – $37,940
ORTONVILLE, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,794 – $2,794
GRAND RAPIDS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$603 – $14,105
SANDSTONE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,897 – $7,144
AURORA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,897 – $7,144
BAGLEY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,501 – $7,501
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,501 – $7,501
LUVERNE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,501 – $7,501
VIRGINIA, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,897 – $25,424
DETROIT LAKES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,787 – $31,494
BRAINERD, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,897 – $26,449
DEER RIVER, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,897 – $7,144
TRACY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,501 – $7,501
WHEATON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,501 – $7,501
WESTBROOK, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,501 – $7,501
ALEXANDRIA, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,084 – $26,839
ELBOW LAKE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$582 – $2,839
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,501 – $7,501
WINONA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,489 – $7,489
FOSSTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,897 – $7,144
WABASHA, MN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,157 – $21,684
GRACEVILLE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,897 – $7,144
MOOSE LAKE, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,703 – $24,818
ADA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,897 – $7,144
WORTHINGTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,273 – $29,220
JACKSON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,501 – $7,501
CANBY, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,501 – $7,501
MAHNOMEN, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,144 – $7,501
Lumbar Discectomy Cost by City in Minnesota
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What Affects Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Minnesota
Hospital charges for lumbar discectomy in Minnesota vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
Pricing for lumbar discectomy in Minnesota is affected by the provider's chargemaster rates, local market competition, and the facility's negotiating leverage with insurers. Hospitals with less competition in their service area tend to maintain higher prices.
Based on data from 55 hospitals in Minnesota, lumbar discectomy prices range from $22 to $13,875 — a 630.7x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Minnesota
Hospital pricing for lumbar discectomy in Minnesota varies based on facility size, ownership type, and local market competition. Larger health systems and academic medical centers often have higher chargemaster prices, while community hospitals and outpatient clinics may offer more competitive rates.
When comparing options for lumbar discectomy, consider both price and quality metrics. MyCareCost includes compliance and quality data alongside pricing to help you make a more informed decision.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Minnesota
Self-pay patients in Minnesota often have access to significantly discounted rates for lumbar discectomy. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.
In Minnesota, the average cash price for lumbar discectomy is $5,213, which is 23% lower than the average list price of $6,811. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.