Capillary blood draw (finger stick) in Minnesota
Below is what hospitals in Minnesota charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 4 hospitals in Minnesota run from $19 to $49. The typical hospital charges $20. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $20
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN | $19Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $33 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $33 |
| Lifecare Medical Center MN · Price file August 5, 2026 | $19Insurance typically pays $13Sticker price $22 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $13 | $22 |
| Perham Health MN · Price file February 1, 2026 | $20Insurance typically pays $11Sticker price $31 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $11 | $31 |
| Madelia Community Health MN · Price file October 7, 2026 | $49Insurance typically pays $39Sticker price $66 | Highest price of any hospital | $39 | $66 |
Procedure code 36416. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.