Administration of Vaccine Cost in Minnesota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 93 Minnesota hospitals. CPT 90471. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Minnesota
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 93 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | BCBS | Aetna | MultiPlan | Medicare | Cigna | First Health | Humana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENDRICKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HENDRICKS |
$10.00 | $86.00 | $95.93 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ELBOW LAKE HOSPITAL ELBOW LAKE |
$13.48 | $12.94 | $4.58 | $12.94 | $17.19 | — | — | — | $12.94 |
| LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE FERGUS FALLS HOSPITAL FERGUS FALLS |
$13.48 | $12.94 | $12.94 | $20.37 | $17.19 | — | — | — | $12.94 |
| NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL ROBBINSDALE |
$13.64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER LE SUEUR |
$14.85 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RIDGEVIEW LESUEUR LE SUEUR |
$14.85 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER JACKSON |
$15.75 | $6.69 | $4.76 | $6.69 | $17.71 | $6.69 | $17.71 | — | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW LAKES MEDICAL CENTER - WYOMING WYOMING |
$16.04 | $16.00 | $17.14 | — | $18.04 | — | — | $17.40 | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL MAPLEWOOD |
$16.04 | $16.00 | $17.14 | — | $18.04 | — | — | $17.40 | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW CLINIC BETHESDA ST. PAUL |
$16.04 | $11.24 | $5.67 | — | $18.04 | — | — | $17.40 | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW WOODWINDS HOSPITAL - WOODBURY WOODBURY |
$16.04 | $16.00 | $17.14 | — | $18.04 | — | — | $17.40 | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MASONIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MINNEAPOLIS |
$16.04 | $16.00 | $17.14 | $14.43 | $18.04 | — | $11.88 | $17.40 | $13.79 |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL EDINA |
$16.04 | $16.00 | $17.14 | — | $18.04 | — | — | $17.40 | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW NORTHLAND MEDICAL CENTER PRINCETON |
$16.04 | $16.00 | $17.14 | — | $18.04 | — | — | $17.40 | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL BURNSVILLE |
$17.00 | $16.00 | $17.14 | — | $18.04 | — | — | $17.40 | — |
| GRAND ITASCA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL GRAND RAPIDS |
$17.00 | $13.87 | $17.14 | — | $18.04 | — | — | $17.40 | — |
| FAIRVIEW RANGE MEDICAL CENTER HIBBING |
$17.00 | $13.87 | $17.14 | — | $18.04 | — | — | $17.40 | — |
| WINDOM AREA HOSPITAL WINDOM |
$19.72 | $12.76 | $11.02 | $12.76 | — | — | — | — | $12.76 |
| AVERA GRANITE FALLS HEALTH CENTER GRANITE FALLS |
$20.58 | $18.10 | $5.35 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| REGIONS HOSPITAL ST. PAUL |
$20.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| METHODIST HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS PARK |
$20.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIPESTONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER & FAMILY CLINIC AVERA PIPESTONE |
$21.22 | $18.10 | $4.49 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RIDGEVIEW SIBLEY MEDICAL CENTER ARLINGTON |
$21.22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GLENCOE REGIONAL HEALTH GLENCOE |
$21.22 | $15.28 | $15.63 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MADISON HEALTHCARE MADISON |
$21.25 | $10.75 | $12.25 | $11.75 | $23.50 | $13.50 | — | $24.25 | $13.50 |
| SLEEPY EYE MEDICAL CENTER SLEEPY EYE |
$22.78 | $14.76 | $6.22 | $14.46 | $33.84 | $14.46 | $33.84 | — | $14.46 |
| UNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT BLUE EARTH |
$23.80 | — | $3.11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COOK HOSPITAL TH ST SE COOK |
$26.40 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $33.60 | — | $20.00 | — | — | $20.00 |
| MORA HOSPITAL MORA |
$28.00 | $25.76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STILLWATER |
$29.60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI LAKEWOOD HEALTH BAUDETTE |
$29.70 | $32.85 | $17.10 | — | — | — | — | — | $30.15 |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM RED WING RED WING |
$31.49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CLOQUET |
$32.00 | $2,734 | $2,734 | — | — | — | — | — | $2,734 |
| CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CROSBY CROSBY |
$33.66 | $42.77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASPIRUS LAKE VIEW HOSPITAL TWO HARBORS |
$34.57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST GABRIELS HOSPITAL LITTLE FALLS |
$34.80 | $43.80 | $18.00 | — | $57.00 | — | — | — | $21.60 |
| CENTRACARE ST CLOUD HOSPITAL SAINT CLOUD |
$35.09 | $29.66 | $29.66 | — | — | — | — | $88.00 | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM NEW PRAGUE NEW PRAGUE |
$35.25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST FRANCIS HEALTH BRECKENRIDGE |
$35.40 | $43.07 | $13.57 | — | — | — | — | — | $24.78 |
| HUTCHINSON HEALTH HUTCHINSON |
$36.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER CANBY |
$40.00 | $9.72 | $4.76 | $9.72 | $17.71 | $9.72 | $17.71 | — | — |
| CENTRACARE RICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WILLMAR |
$40.54 | $90.10 | $56.42 | — | — | — | — | $88.00 | — |
| ORTONVILLE HOSPITAL ORTONVILLE |
$40.80 | $24.00 | $19.72 | — | $45.12 | — | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPHS MEDICAL CENTER RD ST BRAINERD |
$41.05 | $53.27 | $31.50 | $59.50 | — | $76.45 | $51.45 | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM MANKATO PO BOX 8673 |
$41.36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM CANNON FALLS CANNON FALLS |
$41.36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM FAIRMONT PO 800 |
$41.36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM ALBERT LEA ALBERT LEA |
$41.36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM WASECA WASECA |
$41.36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM LAKE CITY LAKE CITY |
$41.36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM ST. JAMES ST JAMES |
$41.36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OWATONNA OWATONNA |
$41.36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA TH ST N VIRGINIA |
$43.96 | $61.60 | $31.50 | $59.50 | — | $69.85 | $63.07 | — | — |
| NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL NORTHFIELD |
$44.00 | $104 | $93.60 | — | — | — | $70.10 | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH-MOOSE LAKE MOOSE LAKE |
$44.34 | $32.90 | $31.50 | $59.50 | — | $32.90 | $54.60 | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FOSSTON CLINIC HILLIGOSS BLVD SE FOSSTON |
$44.34 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $59.50 | — | $35.00 | $46.55 | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH SANDSTONE LUNDORFF DR SANDSTONE |
$44.34 | $32.90 | $26.87 | $59.50 | — | $32.90 | $54.60 | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH NORTHERN PINES AURORA |
$44.34 | $27.30 | $26.87 | $59.50 | — | $27.30 | $54.60 | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ADA TH ST W ADA |
$44.34 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $59.50 | — | $33.60 | $46.55 | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH DEER RIVER TH AVE NE DEER RIVER |
$44.34 | — | $26.87 | $59.50 | — | $30.10 | $54.60 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 93 Minnesota hospitals above publish for Administration of vaccine — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 90471 in Minnesota, Medicare reimburses about $22.27 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Minnesota range from $10.00 to $158 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 1.9x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does administration of vaccine cost in Minnesota?
- Cash prices for administration of vaccine (CPT 90471) in Minnesota range from $10.00 to $158, with a median of $41.36. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest administration of vaccine in Minnesota?
- The cheapest Minnesota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $10.00. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.