Prices at 21 hospitals in Iowa, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,121
Chargemaster (median)
$2,651
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,203
Medicare pays
$822
Typical cash range: $1,221 – $2,517.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County Medical Center | Jefferson, IA | $1,127 | $871 |
| Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center | Sioux City, IA | $1,221 | $224 |
| Mercyone Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $1,221 | $224 |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | Storm Lake, IA | $1,302 | — |
| Greater Regional Medical Center | Creston, IA | $1,332 | — |
| Van Diest Medical Center | Webster City, IA | $1,403 | $1,272 |
| Trinity – Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $2,121 | $1,203 |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $2,121 | $1,289 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $2,121 | $1,289 |
| Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $2,121 | $1,289 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $2,121 | $1,203 |
| Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $2,121 | $1,541 |
| Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $2,121 | $1,146 |
| Unitypoint Health – Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines, IA | $2,121 | $1,289 |
| Unitypoint Health – Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $2,121 | $1,203 |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center | Sioux City, IA | $2,121 | $1,203 |
| St Lukes Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $2,121 | $1,203 |
| University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City, IA | $4,104 | $1,377 |
| University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | Iowa City, IA | $4,104 | $1,377 |
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.