Breast biopsy, ultrasound-guided cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 44 hospitals publish a cash price for ultrasound-guided breast needle biopsy with marker clip, first lesion: from $826.28 to $3,622.40, with a median of $1,767.05. The lowest price is at Regions Hospital (St. Paul). The highest price is 4.4× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 19083. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$826.28Regions Hospital
Median$1,767.05half pay less
Highest$3,622.40in Minnesota
Lowest saves$940.77vs the median
Hospitals in Minnesota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Hospital lowest St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Biopsy breast; 1st lesion w/ imaging | $826.28 | $3,178.00 | — source file |
| Hutchinson Hospital Hutchinson · Hutchinson, MN Biopsy breast; 1st lesion w/ imaging | $861.12 | $1,872.00 | — source file |
| Essentia Health Ada Ada · Ada, MN BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $954.05 | $1,291.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Deer River Deer River · Grand Rapids, MN BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $954.05 | $1,291.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Fosston Fosston · Grand Forks, ND-MN BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $954.05 | $1,291.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital Graceville · Graceville, MN BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $954.05 | $1,291.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake Moose Lake · Duluth, MN-WI BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $954.05 | $1,291.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Aurora · Duluth, MN-WI BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $954.05 | $1,291.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone · Sandstone, MN BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $954.05 | $1,291.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Stillwater · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Biopsy breast; 1st lesion w/ imaging | $1,122.95 | $3,035.00 | — source file |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center Faribualt · Faribault-Northfield, MN HCHG RAD BIOPSY BREAST INC MARKER 1ST LESION W US | $1,295.45 | $2,313.30 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Buffalo Hospital Buffalo · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD BIOPSY BREAST INC MARKER 1ST LESION W US | $1,295.45 | $2,313.30 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD BIOPSY BREAST INC MARKER 1ST LESION W US | $1,295.45 | $2,313.30 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Owatonna Hospital Owatonna · Owatonna, MN HCHG RAD BIOPSY BREAST INC MARKER 1ST LESION W US | $1,295.45 | $2,313.30 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| New Ulm Medical Center New Ulm · New Ulm, MN HCHG RAD BIOPSY BREAST INC MARKER 1ST LESION W US | $1,295.67 | $2,313.70 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes, MN BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $1,469.54 | $2,289.00 | — source file |
| Methodist Hospital St. Louis Park · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Biopsy breast; 1st lesion w/ imaging | $1,522.56 | $5,856.00 | — source file |
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI Pro Bx Breast W Device 1st Lesion | $1,531.90 | $2,816.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Bethesda Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC BX BREAST W DEVICE 1ST LESION, ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $1,734.73 | $4,326.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC BX BREAST W DEVICE 1ST LESION, ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $1,734.73 | $4,326.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Outpatient Services | $1,734.73 | $4,326.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Virginia Virginia · Duluth, MN-WI BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $1,756.52 | $2,797.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | $1,777.57 | $3,373.00 | — source file |
| North Memorial Health Care Robbinsdale · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | $1,777.57 | $3,373.00 | — source file |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD BIOPSY BREAST INC MARKER 1ST LESION W US | $1,790.50 | $3,730.20 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina United Hospital St. Paul · St. Paul, MN HCHG RAD BIOPSY BREAST INC MARKER 1ST LESION W US | $1,790.50 | $3,730.20 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD BIOPSY BREAST INC MARKER 1ST LESION W US | $1,790.50 | $3,730.20 | Jun 17, 2026 source file |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN HC BX BREAST W DEVICE 1ST LESION, ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $1,838.55 | $4,326.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC BX BREAST W DEVICE 1ST LESION, ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $1,838.55 | $4,326.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Range Regional Health Services Hibbing · Duluth, MN-WI HC BX BREAST W DEVICE 1ST LESION, ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $1,838.55 | $4,326.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $1,846.02 | $2,797.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Children's Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $1,846.02 | $2,797.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $1,846.02 | $2,797.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center Brainerd · Brainerd, MN BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $1,882.38 | $2,797.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center Worthington · Worthington, MN SURG 19083 BX BREAST W DVC US GUIDE 1ST LSN | $2,232.80 | $2,791.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN BX BREAST W/DEVICE 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUID | $2,317.57 | $2,816.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center Luverne · Sioux Falls, SD-MN SURG 19083 BX BREAST W DVC US GUIDE 1ST LSN | $2,393.60 | $2,992.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN SURG 19083 BX BREAST W DVC US GUIDE 1ST LSN | $2,420.00 | $3,025.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN SURG 19083 BX BREAST W DVC US GUIDE 1ST LSN | $2,420.00 | $3,025.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Northland Regional Hospital Princeton · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC BX BREAST W DEVICE 1ST LESION, ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,602.09 | $6,489.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast St John's Hospital Maplewood · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC BX BREAST W DEVICE 1ST LESION, ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,602.09 | $6,489.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC BX BREAST W DEVICE 1ST LESION, ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,602.09 | $6,489.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC BX BREAST W DEVICE 1ST LESION, ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,602.09 | $6,489.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Bemidji · Bemidji, MN SURG 19083 BX BREAST W DVC US GUIDE 1ST LSN | $3,622.40 | $4,528.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 17 | $826.28 | $1,777.57 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 8 | $954.05 | $1,797.54 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $954.05 | $1,396.30 |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 2 | $2,420.00 | $2,420.00 |
| Ada, MN | 1 | $954.05 | $954.05 |
| Bemidji, MN | 1 | $3,622.40 | $3,622.40 |
| Brainerd, MN | 1 | $1,882.38 | $1,882.38 |
| Detroit Lakes, MN | 1 | $1,469.54 | $1,469.54 |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN | 1 | $1,295.45 | $1,295.45 |
| Graceville, MN | 1 | $954.05 | $954.05 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 1 | $954.05 | $954.05 |
| Hutchinson, MN | 1 | $861.12 | $861.12 |
| New Ulm, MN | 1 | $1,295.67 | $1,295.67 |
| Owatonna, MN | 1 | $1,295.45 | $1,295.45 |
| Sandstone, MN | 1 | $954.05 | $954.05 |
| St. Paul, MN | 1 | $1,790.50 | $1,790.50 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 1 | $2,393.60 | $2,393.60 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $2,317.57 | $2,317.57 |
| Worthington, MN | 1 | $2,232.80 | $2,232.80 |
What it is
In this biopsy a needle guided by ultrasound takes tissue samples from a breast lump or area of concern, and a tiny marker clip is placed at the site. It is usually done after an abnormal mammogram or breast ultrasound.
What the price covers
The price covers the biopsy of the first lesion with ultrasound guidance and the clip. The pathologist's exam is billed separately, and a follow-up mammogram to check the clip position may also be billed separately.
Ultrasound-guided breast needle biopsy with marker clip, first lesion in other states
- Alabama$6,799.74
- Alaska$3,268.33
- Arizona$5,759.00
- Arkansas$997.10
- California$3,213.60
- Colorado$6,985.13
- Connecticut$4,670.80
- Delaware$3,733.80
- Florida$3,558.00
- Georgia$3,497.01
- Hawaii$1,297.20
- Idaho$4,347.00
- Illinois$1,851.46
- Indiana$2,310.24
- Iowa$1,476.00
- Kansas$2,135.25
- Kentucky$2,179.80
- Louisiana$558.93
- Maine$2,405.38
- Maryland$576.59
- Massachusetts$2,149.00
- Michigan$1,649.61
- Mississippi$1,754.56
- Missouri$1,727.04
- Montana$1,242.15
- Nebraska$1,514.52
- Nevada$1,838.05
- New Hampshire$1,994.03
- New Jersey$2,187.75
- New Mexico$2,794.98
- New York$2,636.00
- North Carolina$1,944.10
- North Dakota$1,822.63
- Ohio$3,149.13
- Oklahoma$1,799.30
- Oregon$1,709.25
- Pennsylvania$3,314.42
- Rhode Island$4,454.00
- South Carolina$2,627.00
- South Dakota$3,277.20
- Tennessee$803.44
- Texas$3,092.06
- Utah$1,743.98
- Vermont$807.00
- Virginia$2,885.50
- Washington$3,200.00
- West Virginia$2,070.33
- Wisconsin$1,830.40
- Wyoming$1,729.13
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.