Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Minnesota (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Spinal Fusion Surgery costs $8,236 on average without insurance in Minnesota, based on actual CMS data from 54 hospitals. Prices range from $22 to $22,575 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
54 hospitals in Minnesota report pricing for spinal fusion surgery. The average cash price is $8,236.
54
in Minnesota
$10,589
gross charge
$8,236
22% below list price
$22 – $22,575
1026.1x 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 | |
| CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | CROSBY | $7,382 | $2,510-66% | $1,575 – $2,658 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLOQUET | $4,160 | $2,662-36% | $54 – $6,343 | 0.1/10 | |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BURNSVILLE | $8,583 | $3,648-57% | $1,007 – $41,386 | 0.1/10 | |
| HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | MINNEAPOLIS | $6,702 | $3,887-42% | $913 – $44,754 | 0.1/10 | |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EDINA | $6,866 | $4,305-37% | $28 – $42,066 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROBBINSDALE | $7,629 | $4,905-36% | $1,241 – $7,461 | 0.1/10 | |
| GILLETTE CHILDRENS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | SAINT PAUL | $8,645 | $5,187-40% | $395 – $19,123 | 0.1/10 | |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MAPLEWOOD | $8,583 | $5,381-37% | $62 – $41,386 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS & CLINICS OF MN Voluntary non-profit - Private | MINNEAPOLIS | $6,486 | $6,486 | $273 – $50,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVER'S EDGE HOSPITAL & CLINIC Government - Local | ST PETER | $8,516 | $6,812-20% | $296 – $7,834 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CROOKSTON | $9,984 | $8,486-15% | $1,664 – $28,410 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN RED WING Voluntary non-profit - Private | RED WING | $14,091 | $9,441-33% | $758 – $28,750 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM NEW PRAGUE Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEW PRAGUE | $14,091 | $10,568-25% | $619 – $14,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - CANNON FALLS Voluntary non-profit - Private | CANNON FALLS | $14,091 | $12,400-12% | $619 – $14,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - ALBERT LEA AND AUSTIN Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALBERT LEA | $14,091 | $12,400-12% | $619 – $14,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - WASECA Voluntary non-profit - Private | WASECA | $14,091 | $12,400-12% | $619 – $14,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - LAKE CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | LAKE CITY | $14,091 | $12,400-12% | $619 – $14,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - FAIRMONT Voluntary non-profit - Private | FAIRMONT | $14,091 | $12,400-12% | $664 – $14,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM ST. JAMES Voluntary non-profit - Private | ST JAMES | $14,091 | $12,400-12% | $619 – $14,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - MANKATO Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANKATO | $14,091 | $12,400-12% | $526 – $38,358 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL ROCHESTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | ROCHESTER | $22,575 | $20,092-11% | $619 – $36,002 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH SANDSTONE Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANDSTONE | N/A | N/A | $17,967 – $18,390 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRVIEW LAKES HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Private | WYOMING | N/A | N/A | $1,168 – $42,066 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRVIEW NORTHLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | PRINCETON | N/A | N/A | $1,168 – $42,066 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | DULUTH | N/A | N/A | $17,967 – $42,988 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARYS - DETROIT LAKES Voluntary non-profit - Church | DETROIT LAKES | N/A | N/A | $12,469 – $82,039 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA Government - Local | VIRGINIA | N/A | N/A | $17,967 – $66,229 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRAINERD | N/A | N/A | $17,967 – $82,992 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DULUTH | N/A | N/A | $17,967 – $32,565 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEEKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Local | LITCHFIELD | N/A | N/A | $1,611 – $25,405 | 0.1/10 | |
| PRAIRIE RIDGE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Private | ELBOW LAKE | N/A | N/A | $1,128 – $7,794 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | WABASHA | N/A | N/A | $7,091 – $47,857 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | TRACY | N/A | N/A | $19,310 – $19,310 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LUVERNE | N/A | N/A | $19,310 – $19,310 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | THIEF RIVER FALLS | N/A | N/A | $19,310 – $19,310 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | THIEF RIVER FALLS | N/A | N/A | $19,310 – $19,310 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BAGLEY | N/A | N/A | $19,310 – $19,310 | 0.1/10 | |
| ORTONVILLE AREA HEALTH SERVICES Government - Local | ORTONVILLE | N/A | N/A | $7,671 – $7,671 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WHEATON | N/A | N/A | $19,310 – $19,310 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH MOOSE LAKE Government - Hospital District or Authority | MOOSE LAKE | N/A | N/A | $12,252 – $64,650 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH HOLY TRINITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GRACEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $17,967 – $18,390 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FOSSTON Voluntary non-profit - Private | FOSSTON | N/A | N/A | $17,967 – $18,390 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH DEER RIVER Voluntary non-profit - Private | DEER RIVER | N/A | N/A | $17,967 – $18,390 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ADA Voluntary non-profit - Private | ADA | N/A | N/A | $17,967 – $18,390 | 0.1/10 | |
| ALOMERE HEALTH Government - Local | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $4,034 – $46,062 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WORTHINGTON | N/A | N/A | $13,735 – $50,745 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WESTBROOK | N/A | N/A | $19,310 – $19,310 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | JACKSON | N/A | N/A | $19,310 – $19,310 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | CANBY | N/A | N/A | $19,310 – $19,310 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BEMIDJI | N/A | N/A | $13,445 – $65,888 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAHNOMEN HEALTH CENTER Government - Local | MAHNOMEN | N/A | N/A | $18,390 – $19,310 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH NORTHERN PINES MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | AURORA | N/A | N/A | $17,967 – $18,390 | 0.1/10 | |
| GRAND ITASCA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GRAND RAPIDS | N/A | N/A | $1,168 – $36,309 | 0.1/10 |
TWO HARBORS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$12-46%
CROSBY, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$7,382
Cash Price
$2,510-66%
Negotiated Range
$1,575 – $2,658
CLOQUET, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,160
Cash Price
$2,662-36%
Negotiated Range
$54 – $6,343
BURNSVILLE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$8,583
Cash Price
$3,648-57%
Negotiated Range
$1,007 – $41,386
MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Government - Local
List Price
$6,702
Cash Price
$3,887-42%
Negotiated Range
$913 – $44,754
EDINA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,866
Cash Price
$4,305-37%
Negotiated Range
$28 – $42,066
ROBBINSDALE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,629
Cash Price
$4,905-36%
Negotiated Range
$1,241 – $7,461
SAINT PAUL, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$8,645
Cash Price
$5,187-40%
Negotiated Range
$395 – $19,123
MAPLEWOOD, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$8,583
Cash Price
$5,381-37%
Negotiated Range
$62 – $41,386
MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,486
Cash Price
$6,486
Negotiated Range
$273 – $50,000
ST PETER, MN · Government - Local
List Price
$8,516
Cash Price
$6,812-20%
Negotiated Range
$296 – $7,834
CROOKSTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$9,984
Cash Price
$8,486-15%
Negotiated Range
$1,664 – $28,410
RED WING, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,091
Cash Price
$9,441-33%
Negotiated Range
$758 – $28,750
NEW PRAGUE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,091
Cash Price
$10,568-25%
Negotiated Range
$619 – $14,091
CANNON FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,091
Cash Price
$12,400-12%
Negotiated Range
$619 – $14,091
ALBERT LEA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,091
Cash Price
$12,400-12%
Negotiated Range
$619 – $14,091
WASECA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,091
Cash Price
$12,400-12%
Negotiated Range
$619 – $14,091
LAKE CITY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,091
Cash Price
$12,400-12%
Negotiated Range
$619 – $14,091
FAIRMONT, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,091
Cash Price
$12,400-12%
Negotiated Range
$664 – $14,091
ST JAMES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,091
Cash Price
$12,400-12%
Negotiated Range
$619 – $14,091
MANKATO, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,091
Cash Price
$12,400-12%
Negotiated Range
$526 – $38,358
ROCHESTER, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$22,575
Cash Price
$20,092-11%
Negotiated Range
$619 – $36,002
SANDSTONE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,967 – $18,390
WYOMING, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,168 – $42,066
PRINCETON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,168 – $42,066
DULUTH, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,967 – $42,988
DETROIT LAKES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,469 – $82,039
VIRGINIA, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,967 – $66,229
BRAINERD, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,967 – $82,992
DULUTH, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,967 – $32,565
LITCHFIELD, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,611 – $25,405
ELBOW LAKE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,128 – $7,794
WABASHA, MN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,091 – $47,857
TRACY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19,310 – $19,310
LUVERNE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19,310 – $19,310
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19,310 – $19,310
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19,310 – $19,310
BAGLEY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19,310 – $19,310
ORTONVILLE, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,671 – $7,671
WHEATON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19,310 – $19,310
MOOSE LAKE, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,252 – $64,650
GRACEVILLE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,967 – $18,390
FOSSTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,967 – $18,390
DEER RIVER, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,967 – $18,390
ADA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,967 – $18,390
ALEXANDRIA, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,034 – $46,062
WORTHINGTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$13,735 – $50,745
WESTBROOK, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19,310 – $19,310
JACKSON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19,310 – $19,310
CANBY, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$19,310 – $19,310
BEMIDJI, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$13,445 – $65,888
MAHNOMEN, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$18,390 – $19,310
AURORA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,967 – $18,390
GRAND RAPIDS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,168 – $36,309
Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost by City in Minnesota
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What Affects Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Minnesota
The cost of spinal fusion surgery in Minnesota depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.
The total cost of spinal fusion surgery includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.
Based on data from 54 hospitals in Minnesota, spinal fusion surgery prices range from $22 to $22,575 — a 1026.1x 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
Spinal fusion surgery in Minnesota can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.
Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Minnesota
Self-pay patients in Minnesota often have access to significantly discounted rates for spinal fusion surgery. 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 spinal fusion surgery is $8,236, which is 22% lower than the average list price of $10,589. 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.