Surgery
Ankle fusion, open surgery cost in Iowa
Ankle fusion, open surgery usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Iowa
From 33 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $7,601 (most listed prices $1,070–$26,985).
Cheapest in Iowa
- $363Source: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $742
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boone County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,167
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Shenandoah Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,406
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,406
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,424
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Clarinda Regional Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,454
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Crawford County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,636
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $1,711
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Jennie Edmundson price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,030
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,030
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,031Source: Buena Vista Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.