Breast biopsy, stereotactic cost in St. Paul, MN — inpatient
In St. Paul, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for breast needle biopsy guided by mammogram (stereotactic), with marker clip, first lesion as an inpatient: from $2,332.70 to $2,332.70, with a median of $2,332.70. Across Minnesota, the median is $1,718.55 at 41 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 19081, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 16, 2026 and Jun 16, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allina United Hospital St. Paul, MN · (651) 241-8000 HCHG RAD BIOPSY BREAST INC MARKER 1ST LESION STERE | $2,332.70 | $4,859.80 | $3,252.18–$4,859.80 | 52% | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,332.70, median $2,332.70, highest $2,332.70.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,332.70 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated and below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This code covers a breast needle biopsy guided by mammogram images, including placing a tiny marker clip at the biopsy site.
What the price covers
The price covers the biopsy, imaging guidance and marker clip. The lab exam of the tissue is billed separately.