Radiofrequency ablation, lumbar/sacral facet nerve in Minnesota
Below is what hospitals in Minnesota charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 13 hospitals in Minnesota run from $1,521 to $3,273. The typical hospital charges $1,521. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,521
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
13 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 | $1,521Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,716 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $2,716 |
| Mercy Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $1,521Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,716 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $2,716 |
| Regina Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $1,521Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,716 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $2,716 |
| Owatonna Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $1,521Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,716 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $2,716 |
| United Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $1,521Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,716 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $2,716 |
| District One Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $1,521Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,716 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $2,716 |
| Buffalo Hospital MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $1,521Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,716 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $2,716 |
| Cambridge Medical Center MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $1,521Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,716 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $2,716 |
| New Ulm Medical Center MN · Price file June 16, 2026 | $1,521Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,716 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $2,716 |
| Perham Health MN · Price file February 1, 2026 | $1,632Insurance typically pays $993Sticker price $2,510 | Pricier than 75% of hospitals | $993 | $2,510 |
| CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN | $2,030Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $3,500 | Pricier than 83% of hospitals | — | $3,500 |
| Madelia Community Health MN · Price file October 7, 2026 | $2,468Insurance typically pays $2,049Sticker price $3,319 | Pricier than 92% of hospitals | $2,049 | $3,319 |
| Lifecare Medical Center MN · Price file August 5, 2026 | $3,273Insurance typically pays $1,860Sticker price $3,719 | Highest price of any hospital | $1,860 | $3,719 |
Procedure code 64635. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.