Prices at 15 hospitals in Iowa, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,650
Chargemaster (median)
$4,562
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,311
Medicare pays
$745
Typical cash range: $1,825 – $3,650.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center | Sioux City, IA | $1,825 | $1,310 |
| Unitypoint Health – Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,825 | $1,307 |
| St Lukes Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,825 | $1,310 |
| Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $1,825 | $1,116 |
| University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | Iowa City, IA | $2,263 | $1,570 |
| University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City, IA | $2,263 | $1,570 |
| Unitypoint Health – Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines, IA | $3,650 | $1,313 |
| Trinity – Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $3,650 | $1,313 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $3,650 | $1,307 |
| Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $3,650 | $1,333 |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $3,650 | $1,309 |
| Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $3,650 | $1,311 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $3,650 | $1,313 |
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.