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Brain MRI Cost in Iowa

86 hospitals in Iowa report pricing for brain mri. The average cash price is $3,406.

Hospitals

86

in Iowa

Average List Price

$4,437

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$3,406

23% below list price

Price Range

$585 – $7,321

12.5x spread

MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE costs an average of $3,406 (cash/self-pay price) in Iowa, based on data from 86 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $585 to $7,321 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
JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

FAIRFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$585

Cash Price

$351-40%

Negotiated Range

$199$1,225

VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER

WEBSTER CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,274

Cash Price

$1,019-20%

Negotiated Range

$573$1,147

KEOKUK COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

SIGOURNEY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,921

Cash Price

$1,345-30%

Negotiated Range

$992$1,633

GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

JEFFERSON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,629

Cash Price

$1,472-44%

Negotiated Range

$1,367$2,629

JACKSON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

MAQUOKETA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,595

Cash Price

$1,595

Negotiated Range

$746$1,547

GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CRESTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,380

Cash Price

$1,666-30%

Negotiated Range

$1,404$2,118

SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

SPENCER, IA · SPENCER HOSPITAL

0.1/10

List Price

$2,269

Cash Price

$1,702-25%

Negotiated Range

$302$2,156

ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SIOUX CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,257

Cash Price

$1,806-20%

Negotiated Range

$88$1,467

CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA · CommonSpirit Health

0.1/10

List Price

$4,438

Cash Price

$1,864-58%

Negotiated Range

$339$3,772

STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LAKE CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,480

Cash Price

$1,984-20%

Negotiated Range

$592$2,480

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN

MARSHALLTOWN, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,526

Cash Price

$2,021-20%

Negotiated Range

$100$2,016

ALLEN HOSPITAL

WATERLOO, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$2,526

Cash Price

$2,021-20%

Negotiated Range

$100$1,635

GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GRUNDY CENTER, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$2,748

Cash Price

$2,198-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,786$2,748

ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM

ORANGE CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,817

Cash Price

$2,254-20%

Negotiated Range

$140$2,732

AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

AUDUBON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,300

Cash Price

$2,300

Negotiated Range

$1,013$2,415

HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE

HAWARDEN, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,852

Cash Price

$2,424-15%

Negotiated Range

$2,709$2,766

MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER

HARLAN, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,259

Cash Price

$2,470-42%

Negotiated Range

$1,234$4,046

FINLEY HOSPITAL

DUBUQUE, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$3,170

Cash Price

$2,536-20%

Negotiated Range

$100$2,536

CHI HEALTH - MERCY CORNING

CORNING, IA · CommonSpirit Health

0.1/10

List Price

$5,301

Cash Price

$2,544-52%

Negotiated Range

$2,279$5,195

LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE

SPIRIT LAKE, IA · Avera Health

0.1/10

List Price

$2,710

Cash Price

$2,575-5%

Negotiated Range

$229$2,575

SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER

SHENANDOAH, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,058

Cash Price

$2,638-35%

Negotiated Range

$356$3,977

ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME

CARROLL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,640

Cash Price

$2,640

Negotiated Range

$691$2,482

FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE

LE MARS, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,644

Cash Price

$2,658-60%

Negotiated Range

$1,067$5,747

FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

CHARLES CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,644

Cash Price

$2,658-60%

Negotiated Range

$1,067$5,747

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT

DAVENPORT, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

$4,575

Cash Price

$2,745-40%

Negotiated Range

$342$479

MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL

ALBIA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,604

Cash Price

$2,762-40%

Negotiated Range

$850$4,466

LORING HOSPITAL

SAC CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,541

Cash Price

$2,833-20%

Negotiated Range

$708$3,541

WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER

WAVERLY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,583

Cash Price

$2,903-48%

Negotiated Range

$992$5,025

CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

CLARINDA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,953

Cash Price

$2,922-41%

Negotiated Range

$2,377$5,052

VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL

KEOSAUQUA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,200

Cash Price

$2,940-30%

Negotiated Range

$937$4,116

CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ATLANTIC, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,202

Cash Price

$2,941-30%

Negotiated Range

$516$3,992

WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

WASHINGTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,923

Cash Price

$2,942-25%

Negotiated Range

$289$3,727

KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

ALGONA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,689

Cash Price

$2,951-20%

Negotiated Range

$532$3,837

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITT

DEWITT, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,996

Cash Price

$2,998-40%

Negotiated Range

$1,699$3,647

HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HUMBOLDT, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,342

Cash Price

$3,007-10%

Negotiated Range

$2,339$3,341

STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL

NEVADA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,783

Cash Price

$3,026-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,307$3,783

MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER

MANNING, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,274

Cash Price

$3,035-29%

Negotiated Range

$671$4,488

HORN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

IDA GROVE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,802

Cash Price

$3,042-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,281$3,726

DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL

LEON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,069

Cash Price

$3,255-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,234$4,272

WINNMED

DECORAH, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,677

Cash Price

$3,274-30%

Negotiated Range

$20$4,537

BURGESS HEALTH CENTER

ONAWA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,097

Cash Price

$3,278-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,089$4,097

BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER

DES MOINES, IA · Broadlawns Medical Center

0.1/10

List Price

$3,434

Cash Price

$3,434

Negotiated Range

$278$3,434

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL

VINTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,416

Cash Price

$3,533-20%

Negotiated Range

$334$4,195

LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

CHARITON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,000

Cash Price

$3,600-10%

Negotiated Range

$2,200$3,800

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - BELMOND

BELMOND, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,005

Cash Price

$3,603-40%

Negotiated Range

$100$5,825

DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL

BLOOMFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,636

Cash Price

$3,636

Negotiated Range

$505$3,454

CRAWFORD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

DENISON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,657

Cash Price

$3,726-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,234$4,564

BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL

BOONE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,720

Cash Price

$3,776-20%

Negotiated Range

$356$4,484

MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

OSKALOOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,500

Cash Price

$3,825-15%

Negotiated Range

$100$4,365

HANSEN FAMILY HOSPITAL

IOWA FALLS, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,834

Cash Price

$3,834

Negotiated Range

$1,760$3,834

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

GRINNELL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,827

Cash Price

$3,862-20%

Negotiated Range

$100$4,634

WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL

CORYDON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,901

Cash Price

$3,901

Negotiated Range

$351$1,482

ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GREENFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,350

Cash Price

$4,013-25%

Negotiated Range

$1,114$5,190

TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

FORT DODGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,088

Cash Price

$4,070-20%

Negotiated Range

$100$4,325

POCAHONTAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POCAHONTAS, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,075

Cash Price

$4,075

Negotiated Range

$2,037$4,075

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

SIBLEY, IA · Avera Health

0.1/10

List Price

$5,098

Cash Price

$4,079-20%

Negotiated Range

$510$4,946

CHEROKEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CHEROKEE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,637

Cash Price

$4,173-10%

Negotiated Range

$497$4,637

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - CLARION

CLARION, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$7,060

Cash Price

$4,236-40%

Negotiated Range

$100$6,848

DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL

PERRY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,536

Cash Price

$4,248-35%

Negotiated Range

$285$5,556

REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MANCHESTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,347

Cash Price

$4,278-20%

Negotiated Range

$870$870

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

SUMNER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,375

Cash Price

$4,300-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,183$5,375

COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

MARENGO, IA · COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

0.1/10

List Price

$5,375

Cash Price

$4,300-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,183$5,375

SIOUX CENTER HEALTH

SIOUX CENTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,438

Cash Price

$4,305-3%

Negotiated Range

$186$4,305

FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL

HAMPTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,798

Cash Price

$4,318-10%

Negotiated Range

$1,234$4,558

PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL

EMMETSBURG, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,800

Cash Price

$4,350-25%

Negotiated Range

$709$5,800

MERCYONE CLINTON MEDICAL CENTER

CLINTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

$6,704

Cash Price

$4,358-35%

Negotiated Range

$324$6,704

MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH

OSAGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,890

Cash Price

$4,401-10%

Negotiated Range

$1,760$4,743

GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL

GUTHRIE CENTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,422

Cash Price

$4,422

Negotiated Range

$1,234$4,068

SANFORD SHELDON MEDICAL CENTER

SHELDON, IA · Sanford Health

0.1/10

List Price

$5,618

Cash Price

$4,494-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,601$5,056

JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ANAMOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,747

Cash Price

$4,598-20%

Negotiated Range

$100$5,747

RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL

MOUNT AYR, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,111

Cash Price

$4,600-10%

Negotiated Range

$2,913$5,111

TRINITY MUSCATINE

MUSCATINE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,971

Cash Price

$4,776-20%

Negotiated Range

$100$3,147

TRINITY - BETTENDORF

BETTENDORF, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,971

Cash Price

$4,776-20%

Negotiated Range

$100$3,147

AVERA HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL

ESTHERVILLE, IA · Avera Health

0.1/10

List Price

$5,012

Cash Price

$4,862-3%

Negotiated Range

$730$4,761

GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

GUTTENBERG, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,172

Cash Price

$4,938-20%

Negotiated Range

$747$6,172

AVERA MERRILL PIONEER HOSPITAL

ROCK RAPIDS, IA · Avera Health

0.1/10

List Price

$5,153

Cash Price

$4,998-3%

Negotiated Range

$730$4,895

MADISON COUNTY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

WINTERSET, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,362

Cash Price

$5,090-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,234$6,362

GEORGE C GRAPE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

HAMBURG, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,707

Cash Price

$5,136-10%

Negotiated Range

$602$5,536

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI

DES MOINES, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$7,309

Cash Price

$5,847-20%

Negotiated Range

$100$3,165

BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

INDEPENDENCE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$7,321

Cash Price

$6,223-15%

Negotiated Range

$2,562$7,320

CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL

OSCEOLA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$7,309

Cash Price

$7,309

Negotiated Range

$114$7,163

HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

MOUNT PLEASANT, IA · Great River Health Systems

0.1/10

List Price

$4,204

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$105$3,784

HEGG MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER

ROCK VALLEY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,386

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$186$4,254

PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

PELLA, IA · Pella Regional Health Center

0.1/10

List Price

$5,584

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$75$5,305

SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

WEST BURLINGTON, IA · Great River Health Systems

0.1/10

List Price

$5,928

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$342$5,632

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

WEST UNION, IA · Gundersen Health System

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$167$6,470

Brain MRI Cost in Other States

What Affects MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost in Iowa

If you're researching mri brain stem w/o & w/dye costs in Iowa, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.

Freestanding imaging centers typically charge 40–60% less than hospital outpatient departments for the same mri brain stem w/o & w/dye scan. Hospital departments carry higher overhead and facility fees that inflate the total bill. If you have the option, an independent center may deliver equivalent image quality at a fraction of the price.

Based on data from 86 hospitals in Iowa, mri brain stem w/o & w/dye prices range from $585 to $7,321 — a 12.5x 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 mri brain stem w/o & w/dye 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 mri brain stem w/o & w/dye.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Iowa

Self-pay patients in Iowa often have access to significantly discounted rates for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.

In Iowa, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $3,406, which is 23% lower than the average list price of $4,437. 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.

Related Procedure Costs

Frequently Asked Questions About Brain MRI Cost in Iowa

How much does MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE cost in Iowa?
The average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Iowa is $3,406. Prices range from $585 to $7,321 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE prices vary so much in Iowa?
Hospital prices for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye 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 MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE by paying cash?
Yes. In Iowa, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $3,406, which is 23% below the average list price of $4,437. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE 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 mri brain stem w/o & w/dye. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE?
Most health insurance plans cover mri brain stem w/o & w/dye 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.

Want the true total cost of MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE?

Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.

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.