Prices at 17 hospitals in Iowa, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,998
Chargemaster (median)
$6,248
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,490
Medicare pays
$1,164
Typical cash range: $3,307 – $6,080.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center | Sioux City, IA | $3,307 | $2,433 |
| St Lukes Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $3,307 | $2,433 |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $3,307 | $2,454 |
| Buchanan County Health Center | Independence, IA | $3,476 | $3,517 |
| Regional Medical Center | Manchester, IA | $4,524 | $870 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $4,923 | $2,490 |
| Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $4,923 | $2,490 |
| Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $4,998 | $2,490 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $4,998 | $2,454 |
| Unitypoint Health – Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines, IA | $4,998 | $2,490 |
| Trinity – Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $4,998 | $2,454 |
| Unitypoint Health – Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $4,998 | $2,490 |
| University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | Iowa City, IA | $6,080 | $3,378 |
| University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City, IA | $6,080 | $3,378 |
| Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $6,614 | $2,490 |
Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180). Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.