CK (creatine kinase) test cost in Sandstone, MN — inpatient
In Sandstone, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for creatine kinase (CK) blood test, total as an inpatient: from $65.03 to $65.03, with a median of $65.03. Across Minnesota, the median is $59.40 at 81 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82550, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 1, 2026 and Jan 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone, MN · (218) 786-1367 ASSAY OF CK (CPK) File of Jan 1, 2026 · source file | $65.03 | $88.00 | $35.38–$88.00 | 26% |
Inpatient: lowest $65.03, median $65.03, highest $65.03.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $65.03 — 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. 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
A creatine kinase (CK) test measures an enzyme released when muscle is damaged. It is used for muscle pain or weakness, after crush injuries or extreme exercise, and in people on statins with muscle symptoms.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.