Skull X-ray cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 83 hospitals publish a cash price for skull X-ray, fewer than 4 views: from $28.70 to $510.75, with a median of $227.47. The lowest price is at Mille Lacs Health System (Onamia). The highest price is 17.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 70250. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 29, 2026. See them on a map
Lowest$28.70Mille Lacs Health System
Median$227.47half pay less
Highest$510.75in Minnesota
Lowest saves$198.77vs the median
Hospitals in Minnesota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mille Lacs Health System lowest Onamia · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI SKULL LESS THAN 4V | $28.70 | $41.00 | Aug 13, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Hospital St. Louis Park · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-ray; skull | $39.26 | $151.00 | — source file |
| Community Memorial Hospital Cloquet · Duluth, MN-WI ORTHO SKULL XRAY READ | $43.52 | $68.00 | — source file |
| Hutchinson Hospital Hutchinson · Hutchinson, MN X-ray; skull | $52.44 | $114.00 | — source file |
| Meeker County Memorial Hospital Litchfield · Litchfield, MN XR SKULL UNDER 4 VIEWS | $122.88 | $192.00 | Dec 28, 2025 source file |
| Regions Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-ray; skull | $132.08 | $508.00 | — source file |
| Fairview Bethesda Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY SKULL <4 VIEWS | $138.35 | $345.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY SKULL <4 VIEWS | $138.35 | $345.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Northland Regional Hospital Princeton · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY SKULL <4 VIEWS | $138.35 | $345.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY SKULL <4 VIEWS | $138.35 | $345.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital Maplewood · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY SKULL <4 VIEWS | $138.35 | $345.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY SKULL <4 VIEWS | $138.35 | $345.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY SKULL <4 VIEWS | $138.35 | $345.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY SKULL THREE VIEWS OR LESS | $138.43 | $288.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina United Hospital St. Paul · St. Paul, MN HCHG RAD XRAY SKULL THREE VIEWS OR LESS | $138.43 | $288.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY SKULL THREE VIEWS OR LESS | $138.43 | $288.40 | Jun 17, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center Faribualt · Faribault-Northfield, MN HCHG RAD XRAY SKULL THREE VIEWS OR LESS | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Buffalo Hospital Buffalo · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY SKULL THREE VIEWS OR LESS | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY SKULL THREE VIEWS OR LESS | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Owatonna Hospital Owatonna · Owatonna, MN HCHG RAD XRAY SKULL THREE VIEWS OR LESS | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Lakewood Health System Staples · Staples, MN X-ray of skull, 1-3 views | $144.46 | $233.00 | Sep 11, 2026 source file |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN HC X-RAY SKULL <4 VIEWS | $146.63 | $345.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC X-RAY SKULL <4 VIEWS | $146.63 | $345.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Range Regional Health Services Hibbing · Duluth, MN-WI HC X-RAY SKULL <4 VIEWS | $146.63 | $345.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-Ray, skull; less than 4 views | $160.73 | $305.00 | — source file |
| North Memorial Health Care Robbinsdale · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-Ray, skull; less than 4 views | $160.73 | $305.00 | — source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes, MN XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $166.28 | $259.00 | — source file |
| New Ulm Medical Center New Ulm · New Ulm, MN HCHG RAD XRAY SKULL THREE VIEWS OR LESS | $171.81 | $306.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Rainy Lake Medical Center International Falls · International Falls, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $190.06 | $246.83 | May 6, 2026 source file |
| Alomere Health Alexandria · Alexandria, MN XR SKULL UNDER 4 VIEWS | $196.62 | $339.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Stillwater · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-ray; skull | $202.02 | $546.00 | — source file |
| Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital of Wabasha Wabasha · Rochester, MN HCHG 70250 SKULL; LESS THAN 4VW | $202.80 | $333.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI Skull Less Than 4 Views | $204.54 | $376.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Virginia Virginia · Duluth, MN-WI XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $212.26 | $338.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Ortonville Area Health Services Ortonville · Ortonville, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $218.45 | $257.00 | Jun 18, 2026 source file |
| Northfield Hospital Northfield · Faribault-Northfield, MN X-Ray Skull Ap & Lat | $222.00 | $529.00 | — source file |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $223.08 | $338.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Children's Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $223.08 | $338.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $223.08 | $338.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Unity Family Healthcare Little Falls · Little Falls, MN XR SKULL UNDER 4 VIEWS | $223.88 | $386.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center Luverne · Sioux Falls, SD-MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $224.80 | $281.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center Brainerd · Brainerd, MN XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $227.47 | $338.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Glencoe Regional Health Glencoe · Hutchinson, MN HCHG RAD XRAY SKULL THREE VIEWS OR LESS | $234.74 | $234.74 | — source file |
| Essentia Health Ada Ada · Ada, MN XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $235.00 | $318.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Deer River Deer River · Grand Rapids, MN XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $235.00 | $318.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Fosston Fosston · Grand Forks, ND-MN XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $235.00 | $318.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital Graceville · Graceville, MN XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $235.00 | $318.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake Moose Lake · Duluth, MN-WI XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $235.00 | $318.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Aurora · Duluth, MN-WI XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $235.00 | $318.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone · Sandstone, MN XRAY SKULL LESS THAN 4 VWS | $235.00 | $318.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Olivia Hospital Olivia · Olivia, MN X-ray; skull | $238.51 | $391.00 | — source file |
| Astera Health Wadena · Wadena, MN Xr Skull Under 4 Views | $241.93 | $335.08 | — source file |
| Perham Health Perham · Fergus Falls, MN X-ray of skull, 1-3 views | $244.40 | $376.00 | Feb 1, 2026 source file |
| Bigfork Valley Hospital Bigfork · Grand Rapids, MN SKULL < 4 VIEWS | $261.56 | $368.40 | — source file |
| County of Murray Slayton · Slayton, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $262.60 | $404.00 | — source file |
| Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital Ely · Duluth, MN-WI X-ray of skull, 1-3 views | $264.06 | $326.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Lifecare Medical Center Roseau · Roseau, MN X-ray of skull, 1-3 views | $266.64 | $303.00 | Aug 5, 2026 source file |
| Madison Hospital Madison · Madison, MN XR SKULL UNDER 4 VIEWS | $291.55 | $343.00 | Jun 23, 2026 source file |
| Welia Health Mora · Mora, MN HCHG RAD XRAY SKULL THREE VIEWS OR LESS | $295.40 | $422.00 | — source file |
| Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Crosby · Brainerd, MN HCHG RAD XRAY SKULL THREE VIEWS OR LESS | $302.94 | $891.00 | — source file |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN Skull Less Than 4 Views | $309.45 | $376.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Cook Hospital Cook · Duluth, MN-WI SKULL, 3 VIEWS | $310.86 | $471.00 | — source file |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $313.60 | $392.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $313.60 | $392.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| St. Joseph's Area Health Services Park Rapids · Park Rapids, MN SKULL LESS 4V | $315.70 | $574.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Mahnomen Health Center Mahnomen · Mahnomen, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $321.30 | $357.00 | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
| St. Francis Medical Center Breckenridge · Wahpeton, ND-MN SKULL LESS 4V | $330.00 | $550.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital Dawson · Dawson, MN XR SKULL UNDER 4 VIEWS | $363.41 | $427.54 | — source file |
| Kittson Healthcare Hallock · Hallock, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $364.00 | $364.00 | Jun 26, 2026 source file |
| Lakewood Health Center Baudette · Baudette, MN SKULL LESS 4V | $384.78 | $583.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center Worthington · Worthington, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $391.20 | $489.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| North Valley Health Center Warren · Grand Forks, ND-MN X-ray of skull, 1-3 views | $393.00 | $393.00 | Aug 3, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Wheaton Wheaton · Wheaton, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $401.60 | $502.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Health Care Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI SKULL 1-3 VIEW | $409.00 | $409.00 | May 7, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center Bagley · Bagley, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $410.40 | $513.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Bemidji · Bemidji, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $410.40 | $513.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center Canby · Canby, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $410.40 | $513.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital Tracy · Marshall, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $433.60 | $542.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital Westbrook · Westbrook, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $433.60 | $542.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Jackson Hospital Jackson · Jackson, MN RAD EXAM SKULL < 4 VWS | $436.00 | $545.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| City of Sleepy Eye Sleepy Eye · New Ulm, MN SKULL <4 VW,TECHNICAL COMPONENT | $499.83 | $790.00 | — source file |
| Appleton Area Health Appleton · Appleton, MN X-ray of skull, 1-3 views | $504.90 | $594.00 | Jul 7, 2026 source file |
| Stevens Community Medical Center Morris · Morris, MN X-ray of skull, 1-3 views | $510.75 | $681.00 | Jun 26, 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 | $28.70 | $138.35 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 11 | $43.52 | $223.08 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 3 | $146.63 | $235.00 |
| Brainerd, MN | 2 | $227.47 | $265.20 |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN | 2 | $139.33 | $180.66 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 2 | $235.00 | $314.00 |
| Hutchinson, MN | 2 | $52.44 | $143.59 |
| New Ulm, MN | 2 | $171.81 | $335.82 |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 2 | $313.60 | $313.60 |
| Ada, MN | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Appleton, MN | 1 | $504.90 | $504.90 |
| Alexandria, MN | 1 | $196.62 | $196.62 |
| Bagley, MN | 1 | $410.40 | $410.40 |
| Baudette, MN | 1 | $384.78 | $384.78 |
| Bemidji, MN | 1 | $410.40 | $410.40 |
| Canby, MN | 1 | $410.40 | $410.40 |
| Dawson, MN | 1 | $363.41 | $363.41 |
| Detroit Lakes, MN | 1 | $166.28 | $166.28 |
| Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Graceville, MN | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Hallock, MN | 1 | $364.00 | $364.00 |
| International Falls, MN | 1 | $190.06 | $190.06 |
| Jackson, MN | 1 | $436.00 | $436.00 |
| Litchfield, MN | 1 | $122.88 | $122.88 |
| Little Falls, MN | 1 | $223.88 | $223.88 |
| Madison, MN | 1 | $291.55 | $291.55 |
| Mahnomen, MN | 1 | $321.30 | $321.30 |
| Mora, MN | 1 | $295.40 | $295.40 |
| Morris, MN | 1 | $510.75 | $510.75 |
| Marshall, MN | 1 | $433.60 | $433.60 |
| Olivia, MN | 1 | $238.51 | $238.51 |
| Ortonville, MN | 1 | $218.45 | $218.45 |
| Owatonna, MN | 1 | $139.33 | $139.33 |
| Park Rapids, MN | 1 | $315.70 | $315.70 |
| Roseau, MN | 1 | $266.64 | $266.64 |
| Rochester, MN | 1 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Sandstone, MN | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Slayton, MN | 1 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| St. Paul, MN | 1 | $138.43 | $138.43 |
| Staples, MN | 1 | $144.46 | $144.46 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 1 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $309.45 | $309.45 |
| Wadena, MN | 1 | $241.93 | $241.93 |
| Westbrook, MN | 1 | $433.60 | $433.60 |
| Wheaton, MN | 1 | $401.60 | $401.60 |
| Wahpeton, ND-MN | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Worthington, MN | 1 | $391.20 | $391.20 |
What it is
A skull X-ray takes up to three pictures of the bones of the head. It is used less often than before, because a head CT (70450) shows the brain and skull better after an injury.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers taking the X-ray. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately.
Skull X-ray, fewer than 4 views in other states
- Alabama$200.79
- Alaska$526.32
- Arizona$223.72
- Arkansas$107.20
- California$427.43
- Colorado$337.89
- Connecticut$326.55
- Delaware$326.90
- District of Columbia$336.00
- Florida$617.90
- Georgia$212.52
- Hawaii$287.70
- Idaho$258.05
- Illinois$317.05
- Indiana$232.80
- Iowa$204.60
- Kansas$243.30
- Kentucky$266.32
- Louisiana$122.72
- Maine$227.25
- Maryland$223.93
- Massachusetts$311.00
- Michigan$187.04
- Mississippi$134.63
- Missouri$258.70
- Montana$224.00
- Nebraska$278.22
- Nevada$416.00
- New Hampshire$258.16
- New Jersey$130.10
- New Mexico$309.32
- New York$202.00
- North Carolina$291.78
- North Dakota$167.27
- Ohio$288.89
- Oklahoma$205.85
- Oregon$280.00
- Pennsylvania$356.74
- Puerto Rico$45.00
- Rhode Island$218.88
- South Carolina$302.82
- South Dakota$417.60
- Tennessee$121.29
- Texas$351.00
- Utah$646.51
- Vermont$543.99
- Virginia$375.05
- Washington$289.23
- West Virginia$194.25
- Wisconsin$244.40
- Wyoming$300.24
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.