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ER visit cost in Duluth, MN: posted hospital prices
Posted facility cash prices for ER visit in Duluth, MN: $497–$883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER visit, level 3 (moderate) | 99283 | 3 | $497 | $497 | $540 | Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file · Essentia Health Duluth (tie, 2 hospitals) |
| ER visit, level 4 (high) | 99284 | 3 | $812 | $812 | $883 | Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file · Essentia Health Duluth (tie, 2 hospitals) |
ER visit
ER visit, level 3 (moderate)
All-in planning range: facility + er physician · CPT 99283
1 of 3 hospitals have a FROM FILE doctor fee (0 tagged VERIFY); the rest use ESTIMATE = CMS 2026 MN $65.04 ×1–3. How we estimate
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | ER physician | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | Duluth | $496.98 | $65–$195 ESTIMATE | $562–$692 ESTIMATE | $376.50 |
| Essentia Health Duluth file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | Duluth | $496.98 | $65–$195 ESTIMATE | $562–$692 ESTIMATE | $416.41 |
| St. Luke's Hospital file dated Apr 1, 2026 | Duluth | $539.65 | $28–$224 FROM FILE · med · n=26 | $567–$764 | $334.14 |
ER visit, level 4 (high)
All-in planning range: facility + er physician · CPT 99284
1 of 3 hospitals have a FROM FILE doctor fee (0 tagged VERIFY); the rest use ESTIMATE = CMS 2026 MN $110.45 ×1–3. How we estimate
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | ER physician | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | Duluth | $812.46 | $110–$331 ESTIMATE | $923–$1,144 ESTIMATE | $615.50 |
| Essentia Health Duluth file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | Duluth | $812.46 | $110–$331 ESTIMATE | $923–$1,144 ESTIMATE | $680.74 |
| St. Luke's Hospital file dated Apr 1, 2026 | Duluth | $883.46 | $47–$319 FROM FILE · med · n=25 | $930–$1,202 | $512.49 |
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 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. Lowest posted: Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. Doctor/radiologist fees are billed separately; call to confirm and ask for a Good Faith Estimate.
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. Lowest posted: Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. 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).
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