CPT 29881Iowa

Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Iowa

66 hospitals in Iowa report pricing for knee arthroscopy. The average cash price is $2,779.

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Hospitals

in Iowa

Average List Price

$3,522

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$2,779

21% below list price

Price Range

$974 – $11,410

11.7x spread

KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY costs an average of $2,779 (cash/self-pay price) in Iowa, based on data from 66 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $974 to $11,410 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 VALLEY HEALTHCARE Standalone (Needs Review)	LE MARS	$1,259	$504-60%	$467 – $1,259	0.1/10
FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	CHARLES CITY	$1,259	$504-60%	$467 – $1,259	0.1/10
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITT Standalone (Needs Review)	DEWITT	$1,259	$755-40%	$919 – $2,679	0.1/10
MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH Standalone (Needs Review)	OSAGE	$974	$877-10%	$351 – $945	0.1/10
WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Standalone (Needs Review)	WASHINGTON	$1,344	$1,008-25%	$481 – $1,344	0.1/10
HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	HUMBOLDT	$1,273	$1,146-10%	$891 – $1,273	0.1/10
BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	BOONE	$1,526	$1,221-20%	$467 – $5,098	0.1/10
GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	CRESTON	$1,778	$1,245-30%	—	0.1/10
DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	LEON	$1,560	$1,248-20%	$467 – $1,591	0.1/10
ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM Standalone (Needs Review)	ORANGE CITY	$1,577	$1,262-20%	$909 – $1,221	0.1/10
WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	WAVERLY	$2,508	$1,304-48%	$420 – $2,132	0.1/10
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI Standalone (Needs Review)	DES MOINES	$1,662	$1,330-20%	$491 – $8,333	0.1/10
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	SIOUX CITY	$1,662	$1,330-20%	$432 – $8,660	0.1/10
CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	ATLANTIC	$1,931	$1,352-30%	$386 – $1,970	0.1/10
SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	SHENANDOAH	$2,191	$1,424-35%	$462 – $2,235	0.1/10
JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	FAIRFIELD	$2,404	$1,442-40%	$75 – $2,404	0.1/10
VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	WEBSTER CITY	$1,816	$1,453-20%	$817 – $1,362	0.1/10
ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME Standalone (Needs Review)	CARROLL	$1,493	$1,493	$77 – $1,523	0.1/10
STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	NEVADA	$1,945	$1,556-20%	$490 – $1,945	0.1/10
DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	BLOOMFIELD	$1,597	$1,597	$67 – $1,645	0.1/10
GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	GUTHRIE CENTER	$1,617	$1,617	$467 – $1,617	0.1/10
RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	MOUNT AYR	$1,932	$1,739-10%	—	0.1/10
GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	JEFFERSON	$3,204	$1,794-44%	$469 – $3,043	0.1/10
BURGESS HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	ONAWA	$2,426	$1,941-20%	$1,082 – $2,554	0.1/10
CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	CLARINDA	$3,334	$1,967-41%	$420 – $3,334	0.1/10
WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	CORYDON	$2,120	$2,120	$467 – $2,120	0.1/10
MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP Standalone (Needs Review)	OSKALOOSA	$2,514	$2,137-15%	$467 – $2,514	0.1/10
CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	OSCEOLA	$2,232	$2,232	$488 – $1,221	0.1/10
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - BELMOND Standalone (Needs Review)	BELMOND	$4,028	$2,417-40%	$467 – $3,021	0.1/10
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - CLARION Standalone (Needs Review)	CLARION	$4,030	$2,418-40%	$467 – $3,023	0.1/10
JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	ANAMOSA	$3,324	$2,659-20%	$491 – $1,662	0.1/10
TRINITY MUSCATINE Standalone (Needs Review)	MUSCATINE	$3,324	$2,659-20%	$491 – $8,333	0.1/10
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN Standalone (Needs Review)	MARSHALLTOWN	$3,324	$2,659-20%	$491 – $5,702	0.1/10
FINLEY HOSPITAL UnityPoint Health	DUBUQUE	$3,324	$2,659-20%	$491 – $7,496	0.1/10
TRINITY - BETTENDORF Standalone (Needs Review)	BETTENDORF	$3,324	$2,659-20%	$491 – $8,333	0.1/10
GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	GRINNELL	$3,324	$2,659-20%	$491 – $3,228	0.1/10
ALLEN HOSPITAL UnityPoint Health	WATERLOO	$3,324	$2,659-20%	$491 – $8,842	0.1/10
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	FORT DODGE	$3,324	$2,659-20%	$491 – $8,515	0.1/10
GEORGE C GRAPE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	HAMBURG	$3,039	$2,735-10%	$1,520 – $5,237	0.1/10
GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	GUTTENBERG	$3,615	$2,892-20%	$747 – $3,615	0.1/10
GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UnityPoint Health	GRUNDY CENTER	$4,192	$3,354-20%	$490 – $2,536	0.1/10
COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE	MARENGO	$4,650	$3,720-20%	$2,132 – $4,465	0.1/10
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	SUMNER	$4,650	$3,720-20%	$2,132 – $4,465	0.1/10
STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	LAKE CITY	$6,411	$5,128-20%	$2,485 – $6,155	0.1/10
MADISON COUNTY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM Standalone (Needs Review)	WINTERSET	$7,043	$5,634-20%	$467 – $7,043	0.1/10
DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	PERRY	$8,790	$5,714-35%	$481 – $7,472	0.1/10
MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	MANNING	$8,929	$6,340-29%	$467 – $9,375	0.1/10
AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	AUDUBON	$6,900	$6,900	$467 – $7,245	0.1/10
HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE Standalone (Needs Review)	HAWARDEN	$8,785	$7,467-15%	$1,359 – $8,521	0.1/10
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	MANCHESTER	$10,027	$8,022-20%	$870 – $870	0.1/10
ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	GREENFIELD	$11,410	$8,558-25%	$491 – $11,068	0.1/10
BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER Broadlawns Medical Center	DES MOINES	$8,599	$8,599	$699 – $8,599	0.1/10
PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Pella Regional Health Center	PELLA	$2,577	N/A	$75 – $4,612	0.1/10
MERCYONE PRIMGHAR MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	Primghar	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	WATERLOO	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
MERCYONE OELWEIN MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	OELWEIN	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON Trinity Health	NEW HAMPTON	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	NEWTON	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
MERCYONE ELKADER MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	ELKADER	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	DUBUQUE	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT Trinity Health	DAVENPORT	N/A	N/A	$3,106 – $4,348	0.1/10
GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Gundersen Health System	WEST UNION	N/A	N/A	$935 – $16,332	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS CommonSpirit Health	COUNCIL BLUFFS	N/A	N/A	$1,022 – $10,564	0.1/10
HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Great River Health Systems	MOUNT PLEASANT	N/A	N/A	$503 – $5,577	0.1/10
SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Great River Health Systems	WEST BURLINGTON	N/A	N/A	$1,625 – $6,212	0.1/10
MERCYONE NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	MASON CITY	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10

FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE

LE MARS, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,259

Cash Price

$504-60%

Negotiated Range

$467 – $1,259

FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

CHARLES CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,259

Cash Price

$504-60%

Negotiated Range

$467 – $1,259

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITT

DEWITT, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,259

Cash Price

$755-40%

Negotiated Range

$919 – $2,679

MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH

OSAGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$974

Cash Price

$877-10%

Negotiated Range

$351 – $945

WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

WASHINGTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,344

Cash Price

$1,008-25%

Negotiated Range

$481 – $1,344

HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HUMBOLDT, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,273

Cash Price

$1,146-10%

Negotiated Range

$891 – $1,273

BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL

BOONE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,526

Cash Price

$1,221-20%

Negotiated Range

$467 – $5,098

GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CRESTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,778

Cash Price

$1,245-30%

DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL

LEON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,560

Cash Price

$1,248-20%

Negotiated Range

$467 – $1,591

ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM

ORANGE CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,577

Cash Price

$1,262-20%

Negotiated Range

$909 – $1,221

WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER

WAVERLY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,508

Cash Price

$1,304-48%

Negotiated Range

$420 – $2,132

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI

DES MOINES, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,662

Cash Price

$1,330-20%

Negotiated Range

$491 – $8,333

ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SIOUX CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,662

Cash Price

$1,330-20%

Negotiated Range

$432 – $8,660

CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ATLANTIC, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,931

Cash Price

$1,352-30%

Negotiated Range

$386 – $1,970

SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER

SHENANDOAH, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,191

Cash Price

$1,424-35%

Negotiated Range

$462 – $2,235

JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

FAIRFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,404

Cash Price

$1,442-40%

Negotiated Range

$75 – $2,404

VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER

WEBSTER CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,816

Cash Price

$1,453-20%

Negotiated Range

$817 – $1,362

ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME

CARROLL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,493

Cash Price

$1,493

Negotiated Range

$77 – $1,523

STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL

NEVADA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,945

Cash Price

$1,556-20%

Negotiated Range

$490 – $1,945

DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL

BLOOMFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,597

Cash Price

$1,597

Negotiated Range

$67 – $1,645

GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL

GUTHRIE CENTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,617

Cash Price

$1,617

Negotiated Range

$467 – $1,617

RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL

MOUNT AYR, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,932

Cash Price

$1,739-10%

GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

JEFFERSON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,204

Cash Price

$1,794-44%

Negotiated Range

$469 – $3,043

BURGESS HEALTH CENTER

ONAWA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,426

Cash Price

$1,941-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,082 – $2,554

CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

CLARINDA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,334

Cash Price

$1,967-41%

Negotiated Range

$420 – $3,334

WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL

CORYDON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,120

Cash Price

$2,120

Negotiated Range

$467 – $2,120

MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

OSKALOOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,514

Cash Price

$2,137-15%

Negotiated Range

$467 – $2,514

CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL

OSCEOLA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,232

Cash Price

$2,232

Negotiated Range

$488 – $1,221

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - BELMOND

BELMOND, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,028

Cash Price

$2,417-40%

Negotiated Range

$467 – $3,021

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - CLARION

CLARION, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,030

Cash Price

$2,418-40%

Negotiated Range

$467 – $3,023

JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ANAMOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,324

Cash Price

$2,659-20%

Negotiated Range

$491 – $1,662

TRINITY MUSCATINE

MUSCATINE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,324

Cash Price

$2,659-20%

Negotiated Range

$491 – $8,333

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN

MARSHALLTOWN, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,324

Cash Price

$2,659-20%

Negotiated Range

$491 – $5,702

FINLEY HOSPITAL

DUBUQUE, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$3,324

Cash Price

$2,659-20%

Negotiated Range

$491 – $7,496

TRINITY - BETTENDORF

BETTENDORF, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,324

Cash Price

$2,659-20%

Negotiated Range

$491 – $8,333

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

GRINNELL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,324

Cash Price

$2,659-20%

Negotiated Range

$491 – $3,228

ALLEN HOSPITAL

WATERLOO, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$3,324

Cash Price

$2,659-20%

Negotiated Range

$491 – $8,842

TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

FORT DODGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,324

Cash Price

$2,659-20%

Negotiated Range

$491 – $8,515

GEORGE C GRAPE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

HAMBURG, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,039

Cash Price

$2,735-10%

Negotiated Range

$1,520 – $5,237

GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

GUTTENBERG, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,615

Cash Price

$2,892-20%

Negotiated Range

$747 – $3,615

GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GRUNDY CENTER, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$4,192

Cash Price

$3,354-20%

Negotiated Range

$490 – $2,536

COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

MARENGO, IA · COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

0.1/10

List Price

$4,650

Cash Price

$3,720-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,132 – $4,465

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

SUMNER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,650

Cash Price

$3,720-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,132 – $4,465

STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LAKE CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,411

Cash Price

$5,128-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,485 – $6,155

MADISON COUNTY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

WINTERSET, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$7,043

Cash Price

$5,634-20%

Negotiated Range

$467 – $7,043

DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL

PERRY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$8,790

Cash Price

$5,714-35%

Negotiated Range

$481 – $7,472

MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER

MANNING, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$8,929

Cash Price

$6,340-29%

Negotiated Range

$467 – $9,375

AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

AUDUBON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,900

Cash Price

$6,900

Negotiated Range

$467 – $7,245

HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE

HAWARDEN, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$8,785

Cash Price

$7,467-15%

Negotiated Range

$1,359 – $8,521

REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MANCHESTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$10,027

Cash Price

$8,022-20%

Negotiated Range

$870 – $870

ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GREENFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$11,410

Cash Price

$8,558-25%

Negotiated Range

$491 – $11,068

BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER

DES MOINES, IA · Broadlawns Medical Center

0.1/10

List Price

$8,599

Cash Price

$8,599

Negotiated Range

$699 – $8,599

PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

PELLA, IA · Pella Regional Health Center

0.1/10

List Price

$2,577

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$75 – $4,612

MERCYONE PRIMGHAR MEDICAL CENTER

Primghar, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER

WATERLOO, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

MERCYONE OELWEIN MEDICAL CENTER

OELWEIN, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON

NEW HAMPTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER

NEWTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

MERCYONE ELKADER MEDICAL CENTER

ELKADER, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER

DUBUQUE, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT

DAVENPORT, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,106 – $4,348

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

$935 – $16,332

CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA · CommonSpirit Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,022 – $10,564

HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

MOUNT PLEASANT, IA · Great River Health Systems

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$503 – $5,577

SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

WEST BURLINGTON, IA · Great River Health Systems

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,625 – $6,212

MERCYONE NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER

MASON CITY, IA · Trinity Health

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List Price

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Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Other States

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What Affects KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY Cost in Iowa

If you're researching knee arthroscopy/surgery costs in Iowa, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.

Surgical costs for knee arthroscopy/surgery in Iowa are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.

Based on data from 66 hospitals in Iowa, knee arthroscopy/surgery prices range from $974 to $11,410 — a 11.7x 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

Knee arthroscopy/surgery in Iowa can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Iowa

Self-pay patients in Iowa often have access to significantly discounted rates for knee arthroscopy/surgery. 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 knee arthroscopy/surgery is $2,779, which is 21% lower than the average list price of $3,522. 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 Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Iowa

How much does KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY cost in Iowa?▼

The average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery in Iowa is $2,779. Prices range from $974 to $11,410 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY prices vary so much in Iowa?▼

Hospital prices for knee arthroscopy/surgery 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 KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY by paying cash?▼

Yes. In Iowa, the average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery is $2,779, which is 21% below the average list price of $3,522. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY 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 knee arthroscopy/surgery. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY?▼

Most health insurance plans cover knee arthroscopy/surgery 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.