CPT 44970Iowa

Appendectomy Cost in Iowa

71 hospitals in Iowa report pricing for appendectomy. The average cash price is $2,967.

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Hospitals

in Iowa

Average List Price

$3,780

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$2,967

22% below list price

Price Range

$1,030 – $19,420

18.9x spread

Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy costs an average of $2,967 (cash/self-pay price) in Iowa, based on data from 71 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $1,030 to $19,420 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.

Hospital Prices in Iowa

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	CHARLES CITY	$1,373	$549-60%	$514 – $1,373	0.1/10
FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE Standalone (Needs Review)	LE MARS	$1,373	$549-60%	$514 – $1,373	0.1/10
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - BELMOND Standalone (Needs Review)	BELMOND	$1,168	$701-40%	$514 – $1,440	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH - MERCY CORNING CommonSpirit Health	CORNING	$1,627	$781-52%	$700 – $1,594	0.1/10
LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	CHARITON	$1,030	$927-10%	$567 – $979	0.1/10
CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	ATLANTIC	$1,393	$975-30%	$279 – $1,421	0.1/10
JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	FAIRFIELD	$1,654	$992-40%	$75 – $1,654	0.1/10
DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	LEON	$1,293	$1,034-20%	$514 – $1,319	0.1/10
GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	JEFFERSON	$1,860	$1,042-44%	$488 – $1,767	0.1/10
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT Trinity Health	DAVENPORT	$1,789	$1,073-40%	—	0.1/10
WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Standalone (Needs Review)	WASHINGTON	$1,490	$1,118-25%	$523 – $1,490	0.1/10
BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	BOONE	$1,400	$1,120-20%	$504 – $1,442	0.1/10
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITT Standalone (Needs Review)	DEWITT	$1,878	$1,127-40%	$928 – $2,679	0.1/10
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - CLARION Standalone (Needs Review)	CLARION	$1,891	$1,135-40%	$514 – $1,440	0.1/10
RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	MOUNT AYR	$1,277	$1,149-10%	—	0.1/10
WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	WAVERLY	$2,295	$1,193-48%	$463 – $1,951	0.1/10
GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	CRESTON	$1,997	$1,398-30%	—	0.1/10
ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM Standalone (Needs Review)	ORANGE CITY	$1,761	$1,409-20%	$821 – $1,351	0.1/10
CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	CLARINDA	$2,402	$1,417-41%	$463 – $2,402	0.1/10
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI Standalone (Needs Review)	DES MOINES	$1,841	$1,473-20%	$533 – $14,984	0.1/10
GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	GRINNELL	$1,841	$1,473-20%	$533 – $5,805	0.1/10
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	SIOUX CITY	$1,841	$1,473-20%	$479 – $15,572	0.1/10
ALLEN HOSPITAL UnityPoint Health	WATERLOO	$1,841	$1,473-20%	$533 – $15,900	0.1/10
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN Standalone (Needs Review)	MARSHALLTOWN	$1,841	$1,473-20%	$533 – $10,254	0.1/10
TRINITY MUSCATINE Standalone (Needs Review)	MUSCATINE	$1,841	$1,473-20%	$533 – $14,984	0.1/10
TRINITY - BETTENDORF Standalone (Needs Review)	BETTENDORF	$1,841	$1,473-20%	$533 – $14,984	0.1/10
FINLEY HOSPITAL UnityPoint Health	DUBUQUE	$1,841	$1,473-20%	$533 – $13,479	0.1/10
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	FORT DODGE	$1,841	$1,473-20%	$533 – $15,311	0.1/10
MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP Standalone (Needs Review)	OSKALOOSA	$1,756	$1,493-15%	$514 – $1,756	0.1/10
CHEROKEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	CHEROKEE	$1,671	$1,504-10%	$244 – $1,671	0.1/10
DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	BLOOMFIELD	$1,513	$1,513	$67 – $1,558	0.1/10
JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	ANAMOSA	$1,957	$1,566-20%	$533 – $1,841	0.1/10
VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	WEBSTER CITY	$2,027	$1,622-20%	$905 – $1,520	0.1/10
WINNMED Standalone (Needs Review)	DECORAH	$2,345	$1,642-30%	$20 – $2,228	0.1/10
SIOUX CENTER HEALTH Standalone (Needs Review)	SIOUX CENTER	$1,714	$1,663-3%	$1,172 – $1,626	0.1/10
ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME Standalone (Needs Review)	CARROLL	$1,679	$1,679	$77 – $1,713	0.1/10
GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	GUTTENBERG	$2,174	$1,739-20%	$339 – $2,174	0.1/10
SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	SHENANDOAH	$2,719	$1,767-35%	$509 – $2,773	0.1/10
VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	KEOSAUQUA	$2,547	$1,783-30%	$514 – $1,423	0.1/10
JACKSON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	MAQUOKETA	$1,789	$1,789	$319 – $10,034	0.1/10
CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	OSCEOLA	$2,050	$2,050	$479 – $1,371	0.1/10
MERCYONE CLINTON MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	CLINTON	$2,161	$2,161	$75 – $2,161	0.1/10
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	VINTON	$2,763	$2,210-20%	$70 – $2,818	0.1/10
MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH Standalone (Needs Review)	OSAGE	$2,950	$2,655-10%	$36 – $2,862	0.1/10
BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	INDEPENDENCE	$3,258	$2,769-15%	$1,759 – $2,932	0.1/10
WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	CORYDON	$2,989	$2,989	$514 – $2,989	0.1/10
BURGESS HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	ONAWA	$4,400	$3,520-20%	$1,299 – $4,400	0.1/10
KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	ALGONA	$4,754	$3,803-20%	$514 – $6,176	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS CommonSpirit Health	COUNCIL BLUFFS	$9,374	$3,937-58%	$701 – $12,807	0.1/10
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	SUMNER	$6,575	$5,260-20%	$3,204 – $6,575	0.1/10
COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE	MARENGO	$6,575	$5,260-20%	$3,204 – $6,575	0.1/10
STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	LAKE CITY	$7,009	$5,607-20%	$1,653 – $7,009	0.1/10
DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	PERRY	$13,264	$8,622-35%	$522 – $11,274	0.1/10
MADISON COUNTY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM Standalone (Needs Review)	WINTERSET	$11,485	$9,188-20%	$514 – $11,485	0.1/10
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	MANCHESTER	$13,369	$10,695-20%	$870 – $870	0.1/10
AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	AUDUBON	$10,700	$10,700	$514 – $11,235	0.1/10
MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	MANNING	$15,465	$10,980-29%	$514 – $16,238	0.1/10
ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	GREENFIELD	$19,420	$14,565-25%	$533 – $18,837	0.1/10
BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER Broadlawns Medical Center	DES MOINES	$15,363	$15,363	$772 – $15,363	0.1/10
PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Pella Regional Health Center	PELLA	$1,449	N/A	$75 – $3,789	0.1/10
MERCYONE PRIMGHAR MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	Primghar	N/A	N/A	$10,188 – $10,188	0.1/10
MERCYONE NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	MASON CITY	N/A	N/A	$10,188 – $10,188	0.1/10
GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Gundersen Health System	WEST UNION	N/A	N/A	$1,744 – $11,391	0.1/10
SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Great River Health Systems	WEST BURLINGTON	N/A	N/A	$831 – $11,170	0.1/10
MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	DUBUQUE	N/A	N/A	$10,188 – $10,188	0.1/10
MERCYONE ELKADER MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	ELKADER	N/A	N/A	$10,188 – $10,188	0.1/10
MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	NEWTON	N/A	N/A	$10,188 – $10,188	0.1/10
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON Trinity Health	NEW HAMPTON	N/A	N/A	$10,188 – $10,188	0.1/10
MERCYONE OELWEIN MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	OELWEIN	N/A	N/A	$10,188 – $10,188	0.1/10
MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	WATERLOO	N/A	N/A	$10,188 – $10,188	0.1/10
HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Great River Health Systems	MOUNT PLEASANT	N/A	N/A	$549 – $9,037	0.1/10

FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

CHARLES CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,373

Cash Price

$549-60%

Negotiated Range

$514 – $1,373

FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE

LE MARS, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,373

Cash Price

$549-60%

Negotiated Range

$514 – $1,373

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - BELMOND

BELMOND, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,168

Cash Price

$701-40%

Negotiated Range

$514 – $1,440

CHI HEALTH - MERCY CORNING

CORNING, IA · CommonSpirit Health

0.1/10

List Price

$1,627

Cash Price

$781-52%

Negotiated Range

$700 – $1,594

LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

CHARITON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,030

Cash Price

$927-10%

Negotiated Range

$567 – $979

CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ATLANTIC, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,393

Cash Price

$975-30%

Negotiated Range

$279 – $1,421

JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

FAIRFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,654

Cash Price

$992-40%

Negotiated Range

$75 – $1,654

DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL

LEON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,293

Cash Price

$1,034-20%

Negotiated Range

$514 – $1,319

GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

JEFFERSON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,860

Cash Price

$1,042-44%

Negotiated Range

$488 – $1,767

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT

DAVENPORT, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

$1,789

Cash Price

$1,073-40%

WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

WASHINGTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,490

Cash Price

$1,118-25%

Negotiated Range

$523 – $1,490

BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL

BOONE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,400

Cash Price

$1,120-20%

Negotiated Range

$504 – $1,442

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITT

DEWITT, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,878

Cash Price

$1,127-40%

Negotiated Range

$928 – $2,679

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - CLARION

CLARION, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,891

Cash Price

$1,135-40%

Negotiated Range

$514 – $1,440

RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL

MOUNT AYR, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,277

Cash Price

$1,149-10%

WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER

WAVERLY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,295

Cash Price

$1,193-48%

Negotiated Range

$463 – $1,951

GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CRESTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,997

Cash Price

$1,398-30%

ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM

ORANGE CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,761

Cash Price

$1,409-20%

Negotiated Range

$821 – $1,351

CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

CLARINDA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,402

Cash Price

$1,417-41%

Negotiated Range

$463 – $2,402

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI

DES MOINES, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,841

Cash Price

$1,473-20%

Negotiated Range

$533 – $14,984

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

GRINNELL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,841

Cash Price

$1,473-20%

Negotiated Range

$533 – $5,805

ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SIOUX CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,841

Cash Price

$1,473-20%

Negotiated Range

$479 – $15,572

ALLEN HOSPITAL

WATERLOO, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$1,841

Cash Price

$1,473-20%

Negotiated Range

$533 – $15,900

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN

MARSHALLTOWN, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,841

Cash Price

$1,473-20%

Negotiated Range

$533 – $10,254

TRINITY MUSCATINE

MUSCATINE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,841

Cash Price

$1,473-20%

Negotiated Range

$533 – $14,984

TRINITY - BETTENDORF

BETTENDORF, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,841

Cash Price

$1,473-20%

Negotiated Range

$533 – $14,984

FINLEY HOSPITAL

DUBUQUE, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$1,841

Cash Price

$1,473-20%

Negotiated Range

$533 – $13,479

TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

FORT DODGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,841

Cash Price

$1,473-20%

Negotiated Range

$533 – $15,311

MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

OSKALOOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,756

Cash Price

$1,493-15%

Negotiated Range

$514 – $1,756

CHEROKEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CHEROKEE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,671

Cash Price

$1,504-10%

Negotiated Range

$244 – $1,671

DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL

BLOOMFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,513

Cash Price

$1,513

Negotiated Range

$67 – $1,558

JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ANAMOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,957

Cash Price

$1,566-20%

Negotiated Range

$533 – $1,841

VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER

WEBSTER CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,027

Cash Price

$1,622-20%

Negotiated Range

$905 – $1,520

WINNMED

DECORAH, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,345

Cash Price

$1,642-30%

Negotiated Range

$20 – $2,228

SIOUX CENTER HEALTH

SIOUX CENTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,714

Cash Price

$1,663-3%

Negotiated Range

$1,172 – $1,626

ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME

CARROLL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,679

Cash Price

$1,679

Negotiated Range

$77 – $1,713

GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

GUTTENBERG, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,174

Cash Price

$1,739-20%

Negotiated Range

$339 – $2,174

SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER

SHENANDOAH, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,719

Cash Price

$1,767-35%

Negotiated Range

$509 – $2,773

VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL

KEOSAUQUA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,547

Cash Price

$1,783-30%

Negotiated Range

$514 – $1,423

JACKSON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

MAQUOKETA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,789

Cash Price

$1,789

Negotiated Range

$319 – $10,034

CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL

OSCEOLA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,050

Cash Price

$2,050

Negotiated Range

$479 – $1,371

MERCYONE CLINTON MEDICAL CENTER

CLINTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

$2,161

Cash Price

$2,161

Negotiated Range

$75 – $2,161

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL

VINTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,763

Cash Price

$2,210-20%

Negotiated Range

$70 – $2,818

MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH

OSAGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,950

Cash Price

$2,655-10%

Negotiated Range

$36 – $2,862

BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

INDEPENDENCE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,258

Cash Price

$2,769-15%

Negotiated Range

$1,759 – $2,932

WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL

CORYDON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,989

Cash Price

$2,989

Negotiated Range

$514 – $2,989

BURGESS HEALTH CENTER

ONAWA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,400

Cash Price

$3,520-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,299 – $4,400

KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

ALGONA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,754

Cash Price

$3,803-20%

Negotiated Range

$514 – $6,176

CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA · CommonSpirit Health

0.1/10

List Price

$9,374

Cash Price

$3,937-58%

Negotiated Range

$701 – $12,807

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

SUMNER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,575

Cash Price

$5,260-20%

Negotiated Range

$3,204 – $6,575

COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

MARENGO, IA · COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

0.1/10

List Price

$6,575

Cash Price

$5,260-20%

Negotiated Range

$3,204 – $6,575

STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LAKE CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$7,009

Cash Price

$5,607-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,653 – $7,009

DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL

PERRY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$13,264

Cash Price

$8,622-35%

Negotiated Range

$522 – $11,274

MADISON COUNTY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

WINTERSET, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$11,485

Cash Price

$9,188-20%

Negotiated Range

$514 – $11,485

REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MANCHESTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$13,369

Cash Price

$10,695-20%

Negotiated Range

$870 – $870

AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

AUDUBON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$10,700

Cash Price

$10,700

Negotiated Range

$514 – $11,235

MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER

MANNING, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$15,465

Cash Price

$10,980-29%

Negotiated Range

$514 – $16,238

ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GREENFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$19,420

Cash Price

$14,565-25%

Negotiated Range

$533 – $18,837

BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER

DES MOINES, IA · Broadlawns Medical Center

0.1/10

List Price

$15,363

Cash Price

$15,363

Negotiated Range

$772 – $15,363

PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

PELLA, IA · Pella Regional Health Center

0.1/10

List Price

$1,449

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$75 – $3,789

MERCYONE PRIMGHAR MEDICAL CENTER

Primghar, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$10,188 – $10,188

MERCYONE NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER

MASON CITY, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$10,188 – $10,188

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

WEST UNION, IA · Gundersen Health System

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

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$1,744 – $11,391

SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

WEST BURLINGTON, IA · Great River Health Systems

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$831 – $11,170

MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER

DUBUQUE, IA · Trinity Health

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$10,188 – $10,188

MERCYONE ELKADER MEDICAL CENTER

ELKADER, IA · Trinity Health

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$10,188 – $10,188

MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER

NEWTON, IA · Trinity Health

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$10,188 – $10,188

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON

NEW HAMPTON, IA · Trinity Health

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$10,188 – $10,188

MERCYONE OELWEIN MEDICAL CENTER

OELWEIN, IA · Trinity Health

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$10,188 – $10,188

MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER

WATERLOO, IA · Trinity Health

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$10,188 – $10,188

HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

MOUNT PLEASANT, IA · Great River Health Systems

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$549 – $9,037

Appendectomy Cost in Other States

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What Affects Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy Cost in Iowa

Hospital charges for laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy in Iowa vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.

When comparing laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy prices, the facility type matters enormously. Independent imaging centers in Iowa frequently offer cash prices well below hospital rates because they operate with lower overhead and no hospital facility fee.

Based on data from 71 hospitals in Iowa, laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy prices range from $1,030 to $19,420 — a 18.9x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Iowa

When choosing where to get your laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy in Iowa, you'll typically encounter two provider types: hospital outpatient imaging departments and freestanding imaging centers.

Hospital-based departments are convenient if you need additional services or have a complex medical situation. However, they commonly add a facility fee that can double the total cost. Independent imaging centers use the same FDA-approved equipment and employ board-certified radiologists, often at 50–70% lower prices.

If your doctor hasn't specified a particular facility, asking about independent centers in Iowa could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Iowa

If you're paying out of pocket for laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy in Iowa, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.

In Iowa, the average cash price for laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy is $2,967, which is 22% lower than the average list price of $3,780. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Appendectomy Cost in Iowa

How much does Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy cost in Iowa?▼

The average cash price for laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy in Iowa is $2,967. Prices range from $1,030 to $19,420 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy prices vary so much in Iowa?▼

Hospital prices for laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy in Iowa differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy by paying cash?▼

Yes. In Iowa, the average cash price for laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy is $2,967, which is 22% below the average list price of $3,780. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy in Iowa?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Iowa offers the lowest cash price for laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy?▼

Most health insurance plans cover laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.