Essentia Health Virginia billing

901 9th Street North, Virginia, Minnesota 55792

  • Government - Local
  • Acute Care Hospitals
  • CMS rating 4 of 5

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Essentia Health Virginia in Virginia, Minnesota receives a BillKarma billing grade of F based on an average markup of 10.8x Medicare rates across 7 procedures in their published price transparency file. This places it in the top 25 most expensive hospitals in Minnesota by markup ratio. The highest individual markups are for Egd biopsy single/multiple (17.7x Medicare) and Diagnostic colonoscopy (12.7x Medicare). Patients with scheduled procedures at this hospital should review costs and compare nearby alternatives before confirming — charges at D and F grade hospitals are significantly above the national average.

Common procedure prices

Last updated: 2026-10-21

Code Description Hospital charge Cash price Medicare pays Markup
43239 Egd biopsy single/multiple $2188.80 $1681.92 $123.58 17.7×
45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy $2086.20 $1603.08 $164.67 12.7×
70551 Mri brain stem w/o dye $2433.90 $1870.26 $195.40 12.5×
45385 Colonoscopy w/lesion removal $2431.05 $1868.07 $223.45 10.9×
20610 Joint Injection (drainage) $414.20 $318.28 $39.75 10.4×
11042 Wound Debridement $459.80 $353.32 $55.78 8.2×
10060 Abscess Drainage $317.30 $243.82 $100.54 3.2×

Highlighted: charged at 5× or more what Medicare pays for the same code.

How to dispute a bill from Essentia Health Virginia

Last updated: 2026-10-21

ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA currently shows a billing grade of F with an average markup around 10.8x versus Medicare reference rates. In currently loaded benchmark samples, this is above the national average (8.0x). Use that benchmark when asking billing to review line items and justify large gaps. If you are self-pay or high-deductible, ask for the cash/self-pay schedule first. Recent cash discounts are around 23.2%, which can be a practical anchor in your negotiation. Before paying, scan your bill with BillKarma to identify line-item issues and generate a dispute packet.

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Map shows Essentia Health Virginia at 901 9TH STREET NORTH, Virginia, Minnesota, 55792. Nearby hospitals within 50 miles include Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Avera Granite Falls, Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr.

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