Chest X-ray cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 47 hospitals publish a cash price for chest X-ray, 2 views: from $34.06 to $392.80, with a median of $146.89. The lowest price is at Methodist Hospital (St. Louis Park). The highest price is 11.5× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 71046. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$34.06Methodist Hospital
Median$146.89half pay less
Highest$392.80in Minnesota
Lowest saves$112.83vs the median
Hospitals in Minnesota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital lowest St. Louis Park · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-ray chest | $34.06 | $131.00 | — source file |
| Hutchinson Hospital Hutchinson · Hutchinson, MN X-ray chest | $44.62 | $97.00 | — source file |
| Childrens Health Care Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 71046 RADIOLOGIC EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS | $45.00 | $45.00 | May 7, 2026 source file |
| Range Regional Health Services Hibbing · Duluth, MN-WI HC XRAY CHEST, 2 VIEWS | $45.46 | $106.96 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI Pro Chg Radiologic Exam Chest 2 Views | $83.78 | $154.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN Pro Radiologic Examination, Chest, 2 Views | $126.74 | $154.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Regions Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-ray chest | $132.08 | $508.00 | — source file |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY CHEST 2 VIEWS PA AND LATERAL | $138.43 | $288.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina United Hospital St. Paul · St. Paul, MN HCHG RAD XRAY CHEST 2 VIEWS PA AND LATERAL | $138.43 | $288.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY CHEST 2 VIEWS PA AND LATERAL | $138.43 | $288.40 | Jun 17, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Bethesda Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC XRAY CHEST, 2 VIEWS | $138.60 | $345.61 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Northland Regional Hospital Princeton · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC XRAY CHEST, 2 VIEWS | $138.60 | $345.61 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center Faribualt · Faribault-Northfield, MN HCHG RAD XRAY CHEST 2 VIEWS PA AND LATERAL | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Buffalo Hospital Buffalo · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY CHEST 2 VIEWS PA AND LATERAL | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY CHEST 2 VIEWS PA AND LATERAL | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Owatonna Hospital Owatonna · Owatonna, MN HCHG RAD XRAY CHEST 2 VIEWS PA AND LATERAL | $139.33 | $248.80 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-ray of chest, 2 views | $142.82 | $271.00 | — source file |
| North Memorial Health Care Robbinsdale · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-ray of chest, 2 views | $142.82 | $271.00 | — source file |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC XRAY CHEST, 2 VIEWS | $143.16 | $357.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast St John's Hospital Maplewood · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC XRAY CHEST, 2 VIEWS | $143.16 | $357.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC XRAY CHEST, 2 VIEWS | $143.16 | $357.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC XRAY CHEST, 2 VIEWS | $143.16 | $357.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Outpatient Services | $143.16 | $357.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC XRAY CHEST, 2 VIEWS | $146.89 | $345.61 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN HC XRAY CHEST, 2 VIEWS | $151.69 | $356.90 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| New Ulm Medical Center New Ulm · New Ulm, MN HCHG RAD XRAY CHEST 2 VIEWS PA AND LATERAL | $163.69 | $292.30 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Stillwater · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI X-ray chest | $190.55 | $515.00 | — source file |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center Luverne · Sioux Falls, SD-MN RAD EXAM CHEST 2 VWS | $196.00 | $245.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Ada Ada · Ada, MN X-RAY EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS | $231.31 | $313.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Deer River Deer River · Grand Rapids, MN X-RAY EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS | $231.31 | $313.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Fosston Fosston · Grand Forks, ND-MN X-RAY EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS | $231.31 | $313.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital Graceville · Graceville, MN X-RAY EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS | $231.31 | $313.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake Moose Lake · Duluth, MN-WI X-RAY EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS | $231.31 | $313.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Aurora · Duluth, MN-WI X-RAY EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS | $231.31 | $313.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone · Sandstone, MN X-RAY EXAM CHEST 2 VIEWS | $231.31 | $313.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Olivia Hospital Olivia · Olivia, MN X-ray chest | $251.93 | $413.00 | — source file |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center Worthington · Worthington, MN RAD EXAM CHEST 2 VWS | $300.08 | $375.10 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital of Wabasha Wabasha · Rochester, MN HCHG 71046 RADIOLOGIC EXAM, CHEST; 2 VIEWS | $309.98 | $509.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN RAD EXAM CHEST 2 VWS | $326.40 | $408.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN RAD EXAM CHEST 2 VWS | $326.40 | $408.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Wheaton Wheaton · Wheaton, MN RAD EXAM CHEST 2 VWS | $328.00 | $410.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center Canby · Canby, MN RAD EXAM CHEST 2 VWS | $374.40 | $468.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center Bagley · Bagley, MN RAD EXAM CHEST 2 VWS | $386.40 | $483.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Bemidji · Bemidji, MN RAD EXAM CHEST 2 VWS | $386.40 | $483.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Jackson Hospital Jackson · Jackson, MN RAD EXAM CHEST 2 VWS | $392.00 | $490.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital Tracy · Marshall, MN RAD EXAM CHEST 2 VWS | $392.80 | $491.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital Westbrook · Westbrook, MN RAD EXAM CHEST 2 VWS | $392.80 | $491.00 | 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 | 18 | $34.06 | $141.08 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 4 | $45.46 | $157.54 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $151.69 | $191.50 |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 2 | $326.40 | $326.40 |
| Ada, MN | 1 | $231.31 | $231.31 |
| Bagley, MN | 1 | $386.40 | $386.40 |
| Bemidji, MN | 1 | $386.40 | $386.40 |
| Canby, MN | 1 | $374.40 | $374.40 |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN | 1 | $139.33 | $139.33 |
| Graceville, MN | 1 | $231.31 | $231.31 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 1 | $231.31 | $231.31 |
| Hutchinson, MN | 1 | $44.62 | $44.62 |
| Jackson, MN | 1 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
| Marshall, MN | 1 | $392.80 | $392.80 |
| New Ulm, MN | 1 | $163.69 | $163.69 |
| Olivia, MN | 1 | $251.93 | $251.93 |
| Owatonna, MN | 1 | $139.33 | $139.33 |
| Rochester, MN | 1 | $309.98 | $309.98 |
| Sandstone, MN | 1 | $231.31 | $231.31 |
| St. Paul, MN | 1 | $138.43 | $138.43 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 1 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $126.74 | $126.74 |
| Westbrook, MN | 1 | $392.80 | $392.80 |
| Wheaton, MN | 1 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Worthington, MN | 1 | $300.08 | $300.08 |
What it is
A chest X-ray with two views, usually one from the front and one from the side, shows the lungs, heart size and the bones of the chest. It is ordered for cough, shortness of breath, suspected pneumonia, chest pain and some pre-employment or pre-surgery checks.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers taking the X-ray. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately.
Chest X-ray, 2 views in other states
- Alabama$376.26
- Alaska$428.22
- Arizona$137.19
- Arkansas$125.33
- California$384.80
- Colorado$264.97
- Connecticut$227.70
- Delaware$299.28
- Florida$476.58
- Georgia$294.06
- Hawaii$238.20
- Idaho$365.00
- Illinois$268.75
- Indiana$210.10
- Iowa$157.95
- Kansas$252.28
- Kentucky$361.94
- Louisiana$117.99
- Maine$228.98
- Maryland$163.76
- Massachusetts$249.95
- Michigan$178.00
- Mississippi$116.03
- Missouri$208.00
- Montana$206.80
- Nebraska$169.00
- Nevada$201.35
- New Hampshire$203.82
- New Jersey$114.62
- New Mexico$303.50
- New York$168.00
- North Carolina$232.30
- North Dakota$172.80
- Ohio$260.98
- Oklahoma$141.00
- Oregon$202.40
- Pennsylvania$240.40
- Puerto Rico$45.00
- Rhode Island$191.30
- South Carolina$248.00
- South Dakota$341.60
- Tennessee$81.84
- Texas$393.82
- Utah$179.55
- Vermont$433.62
- Virginia$247.00
- Washington$277.29
- West Virginia$188.50
- Wisconsin$171.19
- Wyoming$226.11
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.