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Pathology (Surgical Specimen): Lifecare vs St Lukes in Minneapolis

Lifecare Medical Center and St Lukes Hospital each publish Pathology (Surgical Specimen) pricing through payer-negotiated rates only, with no published cash price. Data is sourced from federally mandated hospital transparency files, updated within the past month. Both report payer rates only, with 15 and 48 rates on file.

Head-to-head: Pathology (Surgical Specimen) pricing

Lifecare Medical Center

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Cash Price for Pathology (Surgical Specimen)
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15 payer rates

Source: Lifecare Medical Center machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

St Lukes Hospital

$0
Cash Price for Pathology (Surgical Specimen)
High confidence
48 payer rates

Source: St Lukes Hospital machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

Based on payer rates only

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Methodology and data sources

Based on payer rates only for Lifecare Medical Center and St Lukes Hospital, updated 2026-04-18. Every price comes from each hospital's federally mandated price transparency file under 45 CFR Part 180. See the full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

This hospital's pricing is published per federal mandate.

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Prices shown are sourced from publicly available hospital pricing files required by federal law (45 CFR Part 180). Actual costs may vary based on your insurance plan, specific diagnosis, treatment complexity, and other factors. ProcedureRadar does not provide medical advice. This information is for comparison purposes only. Contact the hospital or your insurance provider for a personalized cost estimate.