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St. Louis Park, MN medical costs: MRI, CT, ultrasound, ER and colonoscopy prices
Posted facility cash prices in St. Louis Park (1 hospital, Oct 2026 price files): MRI $223–$252; CT $114–$368; ultrasound $75–$129; ER visit $261–$423; colonoscopy $1,236. Doctor fees are billed separately.
Hospitals in St. Louis Park (by the city in each hospital’s price file): Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital · lowest posted discounted-cash rate (hospital-fee rows only) plus doctor fee · Oct 2026
Jump to: MRI · CT · Ultrasound · ER visit · Colonoscopy
MRI
MRI brain without contrast
All-in planning range: facility + radiologist read · CPT 70551
0 of 1 hospitals have a FROM FILE doctor fee (0 tagged VERIFY); the rest use ESTIMATE = CMS 2026 MN $66.42 ×1–3. How we estimate
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $231.66 low price checked in file | $66–$199 ESTIMATE | $298–$431 ESTIMATE | $250.63 |
Price flags come from our manual audit of each hospital’s price file (Oct 30, 2026). “Low price checked in file” = we opened the file and the row is a real facility cash price. “May be a partial/component line” = the row looks like a component, per-unit, or bundled line, so the real price for this test may differ. Hover a flag for the reason. Always confirm with the hospital.
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
All-in planning range: facility + radiologist read · CPT 72148
0 of 1 hospitals have a FROM FILE doctor fee (0 tagged VERIFY); the rest use ESTIMATE = CMS 2026 MN $67.10 ×1–3. How we estimate
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $223.34 low price checked in file | $67–$201 ESTIMATE | $290–$425 ESTIMATE | $250.63 |
MRI knee (lower-extremity joint) without contrast
All-in planning range: facility + radiologist read · CPT 73721
0 of 1 hospitals have a FROM FILE doctor fee (0 tagged VERIFY); the rest use ESTIMATE = CMS 2026 MN $61.62 ×1–3. How we estimate
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $251.68 low price checked in file | $62–$185 ESTIMATE | $313–$437 ESTIMATE | $250.63 |
CT scan
CT head/brain w/o contrast · CPT 70450
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $113.88 low price checked in file | $39–$116 ESTIMATE | $152–$229 ESTIMATE | $110.26 |
CT sinus/maxillofacial w/o contrast · CPT 70486
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $150.28 low price checked in file | $39–$117 ESTIMATE | $189–$267 ESTIMATE | $115.10 |
CT chest w/o contrast · CPT 71250
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $156.52 low price checked in file | $48–$145 ESTIMATE | $205–$302 ESTIMATE | $115.10 |
CT chest with contrast · CPT 71260
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $208.78 low price checked in file | $53–$158 ESTIMATE | $261–$366 ESTIMATE | $192.69 |
CT abdomen & pelvis w/o contrast · CPT 74176
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $175.76 low price checked in file | $78–$235 ESTIMATE | $254–$411 ESTIMATE | $250.63 |
CT abdomen & pelvis with contrast · CPT 74177
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $368.16 low price checked in file | $82–$246 ESTIMATE | $450–$614 ESTIMATE | $361.27 |
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, complete abdomen · CPT 76700
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $128.70 low price checked in file | $37–$110 ESTIMATE | $165–$239 ESTIMATE | $115.10 |
Ultrasound, complete pelvis (non-OB) · CPT 76856
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $118.04 low price checked in file | $32–$95 ESTIMATE | $150–$213 ESTIMATE | $110.26 |
Ultrasound, soft tissue head/neck (thyroid) · CPT 76536
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $74.62 low price checked in file | $26–$78 ESTIMATE | $100–$152 ESTIMATE | $112.68 |
Ultrasound, breast, limited · CPT 76642
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | Radiologist read | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $84.76 low price checked in file | $31–$92 ESTIMATE | $115–$177 ESTIMATE | $91.30 |
ER visit
ER visit, level 3 (moderate)
All-in planning range: facility + er physician · CPT 99283
0 of 1 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $261.04 | $65–$195 ESTIMATE | $326–$456 ESTIMATE | $287.10 |
ER visit, level 4 (high)
All-in planning range: facility + er physician · CPT 99284
0 of 1 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | Saint Louis Park | $422.76 | $110–$331 ESTIMATE | $533–$754 ESTIMATE | $441.52 |
Colonoscopy (CPT 45378)
All-in planning range (facility + doctor + anesthesia)
1 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital file dated Mar 31, 2026 | $1,236 | $156–$469 ESTIMATE | $118–$353 ESTIMATE | $1,510–$2,058 | +$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.
Statewide: MRI · CT · ER · Colonoscopy · Ultrasound
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.
Hospitals near you
- Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
6500 Excelsior Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN 55426 · (952) 993-5000
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.
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) · Twin Cities MRI · hospital vs imaging center
- CT scan across Minnesota ($114–$4,667 at 119 hospitals) · hospital vs imaging center
- Ultrasound across Minnesota ($72–$1,179 at 118 hospitals) · hospital vs imaging center
- ER visit across Minnesota ($119–$1,459 at 116 hospitals) · Twin Cities ER visit
- Colonoscopy across Minnesota ($178–$3,918 at 85 hospitals) · Twin Cities Colonoscopy