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MRI cost in Duluth, MN: posted hospital prices
Posted facility cash prices for MRI in Duluth, MN: $1,869–$2,480 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI brain without contrast | 70551 | 3 | $1,938 | $1,938 | $2,480 | Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file · Essentia Health Duluth (tie, 2 hospitals) |
| MRI lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | 3 | $1,869 | $1,869 | $2,468 | Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file · Essentia Health Duluth (tie, 2 hospitals) |
| MRI knee (lower-extremity joint) without contrast | 73721 | 3 | $1,919 | $1,919 | $2,221 | Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file · Essentia Health Duluth (tie, 2 hospitals) |
MRI
MRI brain without contrast
All-in planning range: facility + radiologist read · CPT 70551
0 of 3 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | Duluth | $1,938.42 | $66–$199 ESTIMATE | $2,005–$2,138 ESTIMATE | $1,309.32 |
| Essentia Health Duluth file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | Duluth | $1,938.42 | $66–$199 ESTIMATE | $2,005–$2,138 ESTIMATE | $1,323.86 |
| St. Luke's Hospital file dated Apr 1, 2026 | Duluth | $2,479.55 | $66–$199 ESTIMATE | $2,546–$2,679 ESTIMATE | $291.86 |
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
All-in planning range: facility + radiologist read · CPT 72148
0 of 3 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | Duluth | $1,869.12 | $67–$201 ESTIMATE | $1,936–$2,070 ESTIMATE | $1,262.51 |
| Essentia Health Duluth file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | Duluth | $1,869.12 | $67–$201 ESTIMATE | $1,936–$2,070 ESTIMATE | $1,276.53 |
| St. Luke's Hospital file dated Apr 1, 2026 | Duluth | $2,467.58 | $67–$201 ESTIMATE | $2,535–$2,669 ESTIMATE | $291.86 |
MRI knee (lower-extremity joint) without contrast
All-in planning range: facility + radiologist read · CPT 73721
0 of 3 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | Duluth | $1,918.62 | $62–$185 ESTIMATE | $1,980–$2,103 ESTIMATE | $1,295.94 |
| Essentia Health Duluth file dated Jan 1, 2026 older file | Duluth | $1,918.62 | $62–$185 ESTIMATE | $1,980–$2,103 ESTIMATE | $1,310.33 |
| St. Luke's Hospital file dated Apr 1, 2026 | Duluth | $2,221.15 | $62–$185 ESTIMATE | $2,283–$2,406 ESTIMATE | $291.86 |
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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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).
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).
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