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Colonoscopy cost in Duluth, MN: posted hospital prices
Posted facility cash prices for colonoscopy in Duluth, MN: $1,609–$1,866 across up to 3 hospitals (hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files). Doctor fees are billed separately — see the all-in ranges below.
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Quick compare: facility cash price by exam
| Exam | CPT | n | Low | Median | High | Lowest-price hospital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic | 45378 | 3 | $1,609 | $1,866 | $1,866 | St. Luke's Hospital file dated Apr 1, 2026 |
Colonoscopy (CPT 45378)
All-in planning range (facility + doctor + anesthesia)
3 hospitals with a professional-fee layer. Anesthesia (CPT 00811) is an ESTIMATE for every hospital: CMS 2026 Minnesota anesthesia fee ≈ $117.78 (4 base + 2 time units × $19.63) up to 3× — none of the hospital files posted usable per-case anesthesia rates (a few posted per-unit rates, which we don’t add). Some colonoscopies use nurse sedation with no separate anesthesia bill. Pathology (CPT 88305, pathologist read) applies only when a polyp or biopsy is taken; FROM FILE = 10th–90th percentile of the hospital file’s professional rates, else ESTIMATE $35.14–$105 (CMS 88305-26 ×1–3); count it once per specimen jar. Lab facility fees for pathology are not included.
| Hospital | Facility cash | Doctor (45378) | Anesthesia (00811) | All-in range | + Pathology if biopsy (88305) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Luke's Hospital file dated Apr 1, 2026 | $1,609 | $97–$954 FROM FILE | $118–$353 ESTIMATE | $1,824–$2,916 | +$35–$105 ESTIMATE |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | $1,866 | $156–$469 ESTIMATE | $118–$353 ESTIMATE | $2,140–$2,688 | +$35–$105 ESTIMATE |
| Essentia Health Duluth file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | $1,866 | $156–$469 ESTIMATE | $118–$353 ESTIMATE | $2,140–$2,688 | +$35–$105 ESTIMATE |
Gaps
- Facility price = hospital-fee rows only (no “professional” billing class, no modifier 26; where a hospital labels every row professional, the technical/global non-26 rate is used).
- Doctor fee is FROM FILE only where the hospital posts ≥10 professional rates (radiology incl. CT: modifier 26; ER and colonoscopy: no modifier); otherwise ESTIMATE (CMS 2026 MN ×1–3), not that hospital’s bill.
- VERIFY (Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals): rows are true professional lines, but most payer rates are listed as a percent of billed charges (≈95–97% of the gross charge), not a fixed contracted fee — the typical amount actually paid may be much lower. Shown as posted; ask for a Good Faith Estimate.
- Colonoscopy all-in = facility + gastroenterologist + anesthesia (00811, always ESTIMATE: CMS 2026 MN ×1–3) + pathology if a polyp is removed (88305: FROM FILE where posted, VERIFY where most rates are a percent of billed charges). A polyp removal changes the code (45380/45385) and the price.
- Safety grades: Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Spring 2026 (hospitalsafetygrade.org, accessed Oct 2026). Critical access hospitals are generally not graded.
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Facility fee only — doctor/radiologist, anesthesia, and pathology fees are billed separately and are not included. Prices come from each hospital’s own posted standard-charges file, last checked Oct 2026. Negotiated median is across all insurer rates in the file; it is not your plan’s price. Your insurer (Blue Cross, HealthPartners, Medica, UCare, etc.) may pay a different rate, and your cost depends on your deductible and coinsurance. Always ask for a Good Faith Estimate. Facility price = hospital-fee rows only (no “professional” billing class, no modifier 26; where a hospital labels every row professional, the technical/global non-26 rate is used). Re-extracted Oct 30, 2026. Know your billing rights.
Frequently asked questions
How much does MRI brain without contrast (CPT 70551) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $1,938 to $2,480 (median $1,938), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does MRI lumbar spine without contrast (CPT 72148) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $1,869 to $2,468 (median $1,869), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does MRI knee (lower-extremity joint) without contrast (CPT 73721) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $1,919 to $2,221 (median $1,919), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does CT head/brain w/o contrast (CPT 70450) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $1,078 to $1,195 (median $1,195), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does CT sinus/maxillofacial w/o contrast (CPT 70486) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $1,165 to $1,258 (median $1,258), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does CT chest w/o contrast (CPT 71250) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $1,201 to $1,245 (median $1,245), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does CT chest with contrast (CPT 71260) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $1,410 to $1,593 (median $1,410), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does CT abdomen & pelvis w/o contrast (CPT 74176) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $1,962 to $2,102 (median $1,962), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does CT abdomen & pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $2,511 to $2,685 (median $2,511), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does Ultrasound, complete abdomen (CPT 76700) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $494 to $562 (median $562), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does Ultrasound, complete pelvis (non-OB) (CPT 76856) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $351 to $503 (median $503), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does Ultrasound, soft tissue head/neck (thyroid) (CPT 76536) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $375 to $417 (median $417), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does Ultrasound, breast, limited (CPT 76642) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $313 to $314 (median $314), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does ER visit, level 3 (moderate) (CPT 99283) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $497 to $540 (median $497), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does ER visit, level 4 (high) (CPT 99284) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $812 to $883 (median $812), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
How much does Colonoscopy, diagnostic (CPT 45378) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $1,609 to $1,866 (median $1,866), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Doctor fees are billed separately.
Hospitals near you
- Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center
402 East Second Street, Duluth, MN 55805 · (218) 786-3574
Leapfrog safety grade: Not graded Spring 2026 — hospital did not participate in the 2024 or 2025 Leapfrog survey
CMS overall star rating: 4 of 5
Emergency department (CMS): Yes - Essentia Health Duluth
502 East Second Street, Duluth, MN 55805 · (218) 786-2652
Leapfrog safety grade: Not listed by Leapfrog
Emergency department (CMS): No - St. Luke's Hospital
915 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55805 · (218) 249-2449
Leapfrog safety grade: Not graded Spring 2026 — hospital did not participate in the 2024 or 2025 Leapfrog survey
CMS overall star rating: 3 of 5
Emergency department (CMS): Yes
Addresses and phone numbers: CMS Hospital General Information (Oct 2026). Grades: Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Spring 2026. Star ratings and emergency services: CMS Hospital General Information (Care Compare, Oct 2026); no star shown where CMS lists “Not Available”. How to read these ratings. Call the hospital to confirm prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
How much does colonoscopy, diagnostic (CPT 45378) cost in Duluth, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 3 hospitals in Duluth, MN range from $1,609 to $1,866 (median $1,866), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Lowest posted: St. Luke's Hospital. Doctor/radiologist fees are billed separately; call to confirm and ask for a Good Faith Estimate.
How we got these prices · Last updated: Oct 30, 2026 (data files compiled). Data sources: hospitals’ own posted price files (machine-readable files parsed Oct 2026); doctor/radiologist estimates from CMS CY2026 Physician Fee Schedule (RVU26D, Oct 2026 release).
Compare these prices statewide
Procedures with a posted cash price at hospitals in this city. Ranges are the lowest to highest posted facility cash price statewide (Oct 2026 price files; facility fee only).
- MRI across Minnesota ($223–$3,813 at 119 hospitals)
- CT scan across Minnesota ($114–$4,667 at 119 hospitals)
- Ultrasound across Minnesota ($72–$1,179 at 118 hospitals)
- ER visit across Minnesota ($119–$1,459 at 116 hospitals)
- Colonoscopy across Minnesota ($178–$3,918 at 85 hospitals)