Application of short leg cast in Minnesota
Below is what hospitals in Minnesota charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 12 hospitals in Minnesota run from $131 to $223. The typical hospital charges $131. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $131
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
12 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $131Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $234 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $234 |
| District One Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $131Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $234 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $234 |
| Buffalo Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $131Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $234 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $234 |
| Cambridge Medical Center MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $131Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $234 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $234 |
| Regina Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $131Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $234 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $234 |
| Owatonna Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $131Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $234 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $234 |
| United Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $131Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $234 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $234 |
| New Ulm Medical Center MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $131Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $234 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $234 |
| Mercy Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $131Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $234 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $234 |
| Perham Health MN · Price file February 1, 2026 | $197Insurance typically pays $109Sticker price $303 | Pricier than 82% of hospitals | $109 | $303 |
| Lifecare Medical Center MN · Price file August 5, 2026 | $206Insurance typically pays $165Sticker price $234 | Pricier than 91% of hospitals | $165 | $234 |
| Madelia Community Health MN · Price file October 7, 2026 | $223Insurance typically pays $172Sticker price $300 | Highest price of any hospital | $172 | $300 |
Procedure code 29405. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.