Psychiatric evaluation cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 39 hospitals publish a cash price for mental health diagnostic evaluation (intake), without medical services: from $46.54 to $478.24, with a median of $256.43. The lowest price is at Regions Hospital (St. Paul). The highest price is 10.3× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 90791. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$46.54Regions Hospital
Median$256.43half pay less
Highest$478.24in Minnesota
Lowest saves$209.89vs 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 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation | $46.54 | $179.00 | — source file |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG PSYCH DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION ADULT UPDATED DIA | $76.51 | $159.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina United Hospital St. Paul · St. Paul, MN HCHG PSYCH DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION ADULT UPDATED DIA | $76.51 | $159.40 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG PSYCH DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION ADULT UPDATED DIA | $76.51 | $159.40 | Jun 17, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Health Care Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW | $97.00 | $97.00 | May 7, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center Faribualt · Faribault-Northfield, MN HCHG PSYCH DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION ADULT UPDATED DIA | $112.39 | $200.70 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Buffalo Hospital Buffalo · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG PSYCH DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION ADULT UPDATED DIA | $112.39 | $200.70 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG PSYCH DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION ADULT UPDATED DIA | $112.39 | $200.70 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Owatonna Hospital Owatonna · Owatonna, MN HCHG PSYCH DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION ADULT UPDATED DIA | $112.39 | $200.70 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Hospital St. Louis Park · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Psych Diagnostic Evaluation | $140.14 | $539.00 | — source file |
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI Fac Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation | $149.60 | $275.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN HC PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $157.36 | $370.24 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Range Regional Health Services Hibbing · Duluth, MN-WI HC PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $157.36 | $370.24 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN Fac Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation | $226.32 | $275.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $229.02 | $347.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Children's Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $229.02 | $347.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $229.02 | $347.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center Brainerd · Brainerd, MN PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $233.53 | $347.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Ada Ada · Ada, MN PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $256.43 | $347.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Deer River Deer River · Grand Rapids, MN PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $256.43 | $347.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Fosston Fosston · Grand Forks, ND-MN PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $256.43 | $347.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital Graceville · Graceville, MN PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $256.43 | $347.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake Moose Lake · Duluth, MN-WI PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $256.43 | $347.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Aurora · Duluth, MN-WI PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $256.43 | $347.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone · Sandstone, MN PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $256.43 | $347.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Bethesda Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC MH GLOBAL PSYCH DIAG EVAL-ED/BEC | $284.71 | $710.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC MH GLOBAL PSYCH DIAG EVAL-ED/BEC | $284.71 | $710.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Northland Regional Hospital Princeton · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC MH GLOBAL PSYCH DIAG EVAL-ED/BEC | $284.71 | $710.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast St John's Hospital Maplewood · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC MH GLOBAL PSYCH DIAG EVAL-ED/BEC | $284.71 | $710.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC MH GLOBAL PSYCH DIAG EVAL-ED/BEC | $284.71 | $710.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC MH GLOBAL PSYCH DIAG EVAL-ED/BEC | $284.71 | $710.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC MH GLOBAL PSYCH DIAG EVAL-ED/BEC | $284.71 | $710.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC MH GLOBAL PSYCH DIAG EVAL-ED/BEC | $301.75 | $710.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN PSYCH DIAGNOSTIC EVAL (RULE 25 ALCOHOL) | $321.60 | $402.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN PSYCH DIAGNOSTIC EVAL (RULE 25 ALCOHOL) | $321.60 | $402.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center Luverne · Sioux Falls, SD-MN PSYCH DIAGNOSTIC EVAL (RULE 25 DRUG) | $329.60 | $412.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Wheaton Wheaton · Wheaton, MN PSYCH DIAGNOSTIC EVAL (RULE 25 ALCOHOL) | $332.80 | $416.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| North Memorial Health Care Robbinsdale · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION | $392.87 | $611.00 | — source file |
| Olivia Hospital Olivia · Olivia, MN Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation | $478.24 | $784.00 | — 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 | 16 | $46.54 | $284.71 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 7 | $149.60 | $229.02 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $157.36 | $206.90 |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 2 | $321.60 | $321.60 |
| Ada, MN | 1 | $256.43 | $256.43 |
| Brainerd, MN | 1 | $233.53 | $233.53 |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN | 1 | $112.39 | $112.39 |
| Graceville, MN | 1 | $256.43 | $256.43 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 1 | $256.43 | $256.43 |
| Olivia, MN | 1 | $478.24 | $478.24 |
| Owatonna, MN | 1 | $112.39 | $112.39 |
| Sandstone, MN | 1 | $256.43 | $256.43 |
| St. Paul, MN | 1 | $76.51 | $76.51 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 1 | $329.60 | $329.60 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $226.32 | $226.32 |
| Wheaton, MN | 1 | $332.80 | $332.80 |
What it is
This is a diagnostic evaluation by a mental health clinician, usually the first visit before therapy starts. It covers history, current symptoms, a mental status exam and a treatment plan, without medical services such as prescribing.
What the price covers
The price covers the evaluation visit. Psychological testing, follow-up therapy sessions and any facility fee at a hospital-based clinic are billed separately.
Mental health diagnostic evaluation (intake), without medical services in other states
- Alabama$628.24
- Alaska$460.89
- Arizona$207.83
- Arkansas$207.48
- California$348.14
- Colorado$778.02
- Connecticut$324.80
- Delaware$246.50
- Florida$266.38
- Georgia$536.25
- Idaho$466.00
- Illinois$160.00
- Indiana$248.50
- Iowa$282.05
- Kansas$365.77
- Kentucky$831.49
- Louisiana$86.19
- Maine$184.25
- Maryland$325.60
- Massachusetts$268.80
- Michigan$224.00
- Mississippi$173.02
- Missouri$188.63
- Montana$231.80
- Nebraska$156.14
- Nevada$193.00
- New Hampshire$69.56
- New Jersey$205.45
- New Mexico$243.55
- New York$213.57
- North Carolina$89.91
- North Dakota$260.25
- Ohio$313.30
- Oklahoma$123.95
- Oregon$303.45
- Pennsylvania$215.21
- Rhode Island$358.00
- South Carolina$253.40
- South Dakota$246.40
- Tennessee$121.22
- Texas$353.60
- Utah$387.59
- Vermont$231.62
- Virginia$312.00
- Washington$215.82
- West Virginia$189.00
- Wisconsin$219.45
- Wyoming$285.07
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.