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Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Iowa

64 hospitals in Iowa report pricing for knee replacement surgery. The average cash price is $5,916.

Hospitals

64

in Iowa

Average List Price

$7,770

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$5,916

24% below list price

Price Range

$606 – $54,766

90.4x spread

TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY costs an average of $5,916 (cash/self-pay price) in Iowa, based on data from 64 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $606 to $54,766 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
STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL

NEVADA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$606

Cash Price

$485-20%

Negotiated Range

$369$1,144

FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

CHARLES CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,950

Cash Price

$1,180-60%

Negotiated Range

$1,046$2,950

FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE

LE MARS, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,950

Cash Price

$1,180-60%

Negotiated Range

$1,046$2,950

CHI HEALTH - MERCY CORNING

CORNING, IA · CommonSpirit Health

0.1/10

List Price

$3,488

Cash Price

$1,674-52%

Negotiated Range

$1,500$3,418

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITT

DEWITT, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,950

Cash Price

$1,770-40%

Negotiated Range

$928$2,679

VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER

WEBSTER CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,900

Cash Price

$2,320-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,030$2,175

WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

WASHINGTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,170

Cash Price

$2,378-25%

Negotiated Range

$1,077$3,170

MADISON COUNTY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

WINTERSET, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,406

Cash Price

$2,725-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,046$3,610

SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER

SHENANDOAH, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,288

Cash Price

$2,787-35%

Negotiated Range

$1,035$4,374

BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL

BOONE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,568

Cash Price

$2,854-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,046$3,675

HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HUMBOLDT, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,193

Cash Price

$2,874-10%

Negotiated Range

$2,235$3,193

GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CRESTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,156

Cash Price

$2,909-30%

ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM

ORANGE CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,714

Cash Price

$2,971-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,175$2,870

AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

AUDUBON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,000

Cash Price

$3,000

Negotiated Range

$1,046$27,360

DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL

LEON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,820

Cash Price

$3,056-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,046$3,896

WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER

WAVERLY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,169

Cash Price

$3,208-48%

Negotiated Range

$941$5,244

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI

DES MOINES, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,168

Cash Price

$3,334-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,145$33,044

ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SIOUX CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,168

Cash Price

$3,334-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,084$34,343

ALLEN HOSPITAL

WATERLOO, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$4,168

Cash Price

$3,334-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,145$35,064

CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ATLANTIC, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,861

Cash Price

$3,403-30%

Negotiated Range

$972$4,958

CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

CLARINDA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,851

Cash Price

$3,452-41%

Negotiated Range

$941$5,851

ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME

CARROLL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,516

Cash Price

$3,516

Negotiated Range

$77$3,586

GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

JEFFERSON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,439

Cash Price

$3,606-44%

Negotiated Range

$1,095$6,117

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - CLARION

CLARION, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,716

Cash Price

$4,030-40%

Negotiated Range

$1,046$5,037

JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

FAIRFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,759

Cash Price

$4,055-40%

Negotiated Range

$75$6,759

GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL

GUTHRIE CENTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,106

Cash Price

$4,106

Negotiated Range

$1,046$4,106

VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL

KEOSAUQUA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,000

Cash Price

$4,200-30%

Negotiated Range

$1,046$2,980

RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL

MOUNT AYR, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,812

Cash Price

$4,331-10%

MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

OSKALOOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,989

Cash Price

$5,091-15%

Negotiated Range

$1,046$5,989

BURGESS HEALTH CENTER

ONAWA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,715

Cash Price

$5,372-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,115$6,715

CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL

OSCEOLA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,430

Cash Price

$5,430

Negotiated Range

$1,306$2,854

BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER

DES MOINES, IA · Broadlawns Medical Center

0.1/10

List Price

$5,763

Cash Price

$5,763

Negotiated Range

$1,646$5,763

DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL

BLOOMFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,886

Cash Price

$5,886

Negotiated Range

$1,046$6,063

WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL

CORYDON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,093

Cash Price

$6,093

Negotiated Range

$1,046$6,093

TRINITY MUSCATINE

MUSCATINE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$8,336

Cash Price

$6,669-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,145$33,044

FINLEY HOSPITAL

DUBUQUE, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$8,336

Cash Price

$6,669-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,145$29,725

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN

MARSHALLTOWN, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$8,336

Cash Price

$6,669-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,145$22,613

TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

FORT DODGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$8,336

Cash Price

$6,669-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,145$33,766

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

GRINNELL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$8,336

Cash Price

$6,669-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,145$12,802

JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ANAMOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$8,336

Cash Price

$6,669-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,145$4,167

TRINITY - BETTENDORF

BETTENDORF, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$8,336

Cash Price

$6,669-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,145$33,044

MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH

OSAGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$7,616

Cash Price

$6,854-10%

Negotiated Range

$22$7,387

GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GRUNDY CENTER, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$8,797

Cash Price

$7,038-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,144$5,322

DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL

PERRY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$12,072

Cash Price

$7,847-35%

Negotiated Range

$666$10,261

STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LAKE CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$11,094

Cash Price

$8,875-20%

Negotiated Range

$4,301$11,094

COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

MARENGO, IA · COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

0.1/10

List Price

$14,670

Cash Price

$11,736-20%

Negotiated Range

$4,857$14,088

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

SUMNER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$14,670

Cash Price

$11,736-20%

Negotiated Range

$4,857$14,088

REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MANCHESTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$26,739

Cash Price

$21,391-20%

Negotiated Range

$870$870

MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER

MANNING, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$31,442

Cash Price

$22,324-29%

Negotiated Range

$1,046$33,014

MERCYONE CLINTON MEDICAL CENTER

CLINTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

$54,766

Cash Price

$35,598-35%

Negotiated Range

$9$15,202

PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

PELLA, IA · Pella Regional Health Center

0.1/10

List Price

$4,265

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$75$4,052

MERCYONE PRIMGHAR MEDICAL CENTER

Primghar, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,314$12,314

MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER

WATERLOO, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,314$12,314

MERCYONE OELWEIN MEDICAL CENTER

OELWEIN, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,314$12,314

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON

NEW HAMPTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,314$12,314

MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER

NEWTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,314$12,314

MERCYONE ELKADER MEDICAL CENTER

ELKADER, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,314$12,314

MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER

DUBUQUE, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,314$12,314

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT

DAVENPORT, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,316$17,243

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

$4,060$66,405

CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA · CommonSpirit Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,375$27,838

HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

MOUNT PLEASANT, IA · Great River Health Systems

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,180$23,639

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

$3,464$24,633

MERCYONE NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER

MASON CITY, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,314$12,314

Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Other States

What Affects TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in Iowa

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

Surgical costs for total knee arthroplasty 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 64 hospitals in Iowa, total knee arthroplasty prices range from $606 to $54,766 — a 90.4x 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

Total knee arthroplasty 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 total knee arthroplasty. 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 total knee arthroplasty is $5,916, which is 24% lower than the average list price of $7,770. 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 Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Iowa

How much does TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY cost in Iowa?
The average cash price for total knee arthroplasty in Iowa is $5,916. Prices range from $606 to $54,766 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY prices vary so much in Iowa?
Hospital prices for total knee arthroplasty 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 TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY by paying cash?
Yes. In Iowa, the average cash price for total knee arthroplasty is $5,916, which is 24% below the average list price of $7,770. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY 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 total knee arthroplasty. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY?
Most health insurance plans cover total knee arthroplasty 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 TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY?

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.