Lower-back epidural injection, with imaging guidance cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 45 hospitals publish a cash price for Lower-back epidural injection, with imaging guidance: from $275.85 to $2,133.60, with a median of $855.74. The lowest price is at North Memorial Health Care (Robbinsdale). The highest price is 7.7× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 62323. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$275.85North Memorial Health Care
Median$855.74half pay less
Highest$2,133.60in Minnesota
Lowest saves$579.89vs the median
Hospitals in Minnesota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Memorial Health Care lowest Robbinsdale · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI NJX DX/THER SBST INTRLMNR LMBR/SAC W/IMG GDN | $275.85 | $429.00 | — source file |
| Childrens Health Care Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 62323 Inj Dx/Ther Ndle/Cath Pl Lmb/Sacr W Gd | $324.00 | $324.00 | May 7, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Stillwater · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI injection of diagnostic or therapeutic agent | $396.27 | $1,071.00 | — source file |
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI NJX DX/THER SBST INTRLMNR LMBR/SAC W/IMG GDN | $460.22 | $846.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN PR INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR/SACRAL, W IMAGING | $473.03 | $1,113.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Range Regional Health Services Hibbing · Duluth, MN-WI PR INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR/SACRAL, W IMAGING | $473.03 | $1,113.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Olivia Hospital Olivia · Olivia, MN injection of diagnostic or therapeutic agent | $491.66 | $806.00 | — source file |
| Methodist Hospital St. Louis Park · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI injection of diagnostic or therapeutic agent | $573.30 | $2,205.00 | — source file |
| Regions Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI injection of diagnostic or therapeutic agent | $580.84 | $2,234.00 | — source file |
| Fairview Maple Grove Surgery Center Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR/SACRAL, W IMAGING | $652.58 | $1,627.36 | May 18, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital of Wabasha Inc Wabasha · Rochester, MN HCHG 62323 PR INJ DIAG/THER SUBSTANCE W/CATH PLC, EPID/SUBARACH, | $671.12 | $1,102.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Wyoming · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI PR INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR/SACRAL, W IMAGING | $678.42 | $1,082.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Princeton · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI PR INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR/SACRAL, W IMAGING | $678.42 | $1,082.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast St John's Hospital Maplewood · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI PR INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR/SACRAL, W IMAGING | $678.42 | $1,082.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN NJX DX/THER SBST INTRLMNR LMBR/SAC W/IMG GDN | $696.26 | $846.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Bethesda Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR/SACRAL, W IMAGING | $751.88 | $1,875.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR/SACRAL, W IMAGING | $751.88 | $1,875.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Edina · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR/SACRAL, W IMAGING | $752.11 | $1,875.57 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR/SACRAL, W IMAGING | $752.11 | $1,875.57 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Faribualt · Faribault-Northfield, MN HCHG INJ EPIDUR INTERLAM SUBA LUMB SACRAL W GUIDE | $855.74 | $1,528.10 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Buffalo · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG IR INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR OR SACRAL W GUIDE | $855.74 | $1,528.10 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Cambridge · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR OR SACRAL W GUIDE | $855.74 | $1,528.10 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Owatonna · Owatonna, MN HCHG INJ EPIDUR INTERLAM SUBA LUMB SACRAL W GUIDE | $855.74 | $1,528.10 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Maple Grove Hospital Corporation Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | $895.90 | $1,700.00 | — source file |
| Allina Health Systems N New Ulm · New Ulm, MN HCHG RAD INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR OR SACRAL W GUIDE | $949.48 | $1,695.50 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG CT INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR OR SACRAL W GUIDE | $1,126.22 | $2,346.30 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Coon Rapids · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG CT INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR OR SACRAL W GUIDE | $1,126.22 | $2,346.30 | Jun 17, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems St. Paul · St. Paul, MN HCHG CT INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR OR SACRAL W GUIDE | $1,126.22 | $2,346.30 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Virginia N Virginia · Duluth, MN-WI INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,187.55 | $1,891.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Burnsville · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC INJ EPIDURAL LUMBAR/SACRAL, W IMAGING | $1,195.32 | $2,812.50 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes, MN INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,214.02 | $1,891.00 | — source file |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,248.06 | $1,891.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Children's Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,248.06 | $1,891.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,248.06 | $1,891.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center Brainerd · Brainerd, MN INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,272.64 | $1,891.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Ada W Ada · W Ada, MN INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,396.71 | $1,890.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Deer River NE Deer River · Grand Rapids, MN INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,396.71 | $1,890.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Fosston SE Fosston · Grand Forks, ND-MN INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,396.71 | $1,890.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital Graceville · Graceville, MN INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,396.71 | $1,890.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake Moose Lake · Duluth, MN-WI INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,396.71 | $1,890.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Aurora · Duluth, MN-WI INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,396.71 | $1,890.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone · Sandstone, MN INJ LUMBAR/SACRAL WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE | $1,396.71 | $1,890.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN SURG 62323 INJ IL NDL CATH LUMB SACR W GUID | $1,732.80 | $2,166.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN SURG 62323 INJ IL NDL CATH LUMB SACR W GUID | $1,732.80 | $2,166.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Bemidji · Bemidji, MN SURG 62323 INJ IL NDL CATH LUMB SACR W GUID | $2,133.60 | $2,667.00 | 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 | 19 | $275.85 | $751.88 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 8 | $460.22 | $1,248.06 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $473.03 | $934.87 |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 2 | $1,732.80 | $1,732.80 |
| Bemidji, MN | 1 | $2,133.60 | $2,133.60 |
| Brainerd, MN | 1 | $1,272.64 | $1,272.64 |
| Detroit Lakes, MN | 1 | $1,214.02 | $1,214.02 |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN | 1 | $855.74 | $855.74 |
| Graceville, MN | 1 | $1,396.71 | $1,396.71 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 1 | $1,396.71 | $1,396.71 |
| New Ulm, MN | 1 | $949.48 | $949.48 |
| Olivia, MN | 1 | $491.66 | $491.66 |
| Owatonna, MN | 1 | $855.74 | $855.74 |
| Rochester, MN | 1 | $671.12 | $671.12 |
| Sandstone, MN | 1 | $1,396.71 | $1,396.71 |
| St. Paul, MN | 1 | $1,126.22 | $1,126.22 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $696.26 | $696.26 |
| W Ada, MN | 1 | $1,396.71 | $1,396.71 |
What it is
This is an epidural steroid injection in the lower back guided by X-ray (fluoroscopy) or CT to place the needle accurately. It is used to relieve back and leg pain from irritated nerves, such as from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
What the price covers
The price covers the injection and the imaging guidance. The doctor's fee, medicines and any sedation may be billed separately.
Lower-back epidural injection, with imaging guidance in other states
- Alabama$4,243.92
- Alaska$1,633.92
- Arizona$1,151.51
- Arkansas$750.00
- California$2,220.40
- Colorado$1,416.88
- Connecticut$635.00
- Delaware$2,303.71
- Florida$2,639.96
- Georgia$1,758.12
- Hawaii$626.10
- Idaho$1,886.00
- Illinois$1,286.75
- Indiana$1,285.20
- Iowa$629.60
- Kansas$1,477.74
- Kentucky$1,692.00
- Louisiana$679.00
- Maine$704.75
- Maryland$1,773.46
- Massachusetts$1,057.00
- Michigan$650.00
- Mississippi$422.05
- Missouri$1,218.00
- Montana$1,030.40
- Nebraska$1,044.00
- Nevada$767.00
- New Hampshire$976.70
- New Jersey$891.76
- New Mexico$1,165.91
- New York$1,069.86
- North Carolina$2,142.23
- North Dakota$1,282.46
- Ohio$1,959.00
- Oklahoma$660.73
- Oregon$1,383.90
- Pennsylvania$2,048.40
- Rhode Island$928.20
- South Carolina$1,449.50
- South Dakota$1,982.40
- Tennessee$409.20
- Texas$1,647.00
- Utah$1,093.78
- Vermont$940.20
- Virginia$1,685.00
- Washington$1,386.40
- West Virginia$1,076.00
- Wisconsin$549.90
- Wyoming$465.13
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.