Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 3 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Waverly Health Center is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 180% lower than Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center (median across 3 shared procedures), winning on 2 of them.
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
Waterloo, IA
CMS rating ★★★★☆
65% recommend · ER wait 226 min · readmit 13.9%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 1
Waterloo, IA
CMS rating ★★★★☆
65% recommend · ER wait 226 min · readmit 13.9%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 1
Waverly Health Center
Waverly, IA
CMS rating ★★★★★
81% recommend · ER wait 155 min · readmit 14.2%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 2
Waverly, IA
CMS rating ★★★★★
81% recommend · ER wait 155 min · readmit 14.2%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 2
| Procedure | Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center | Waverly Health Center | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knee replacement | $64,796 | $19,067 | $18,054 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $170 | $61 | $20 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $705 | $811 | $378 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.