Pain management - nerve blocks
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included) cost in Iowa
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Iowa
From 60 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $1,227 (most listed prices $352–$3,923).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Most often performed by the anesthesia group for post-op pain control as part of a shoulder or arm surgery. In that case it is an extra line on the surgery bundle, not a standalone purchase. The continuous catheter version (64416) is a different service.
Cheapest in Iowa
Total price
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included)
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Iowa, from 60 providers. Most listed prices: $236–$2,077.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $103
- $118
- $138
- $52Source: Story County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Van Buren County Hospital, Keosauqua, IowaBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingAll-in$103
Hospital package price for the whole service. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Van Buren County Hospital, Keosauqua, Iowa price file · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - Allen HospitalBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$110
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $118
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: Floyd County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $138
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: Kossuth Regional Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $145
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: Decatur County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $176
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: Winneshiek price file · checked Oct 2026 - St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing HomeBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingAll-in$191
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home price file · checked Oct 2026 - $221Source: MercyOne Newton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $221Source: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical CenterBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$229
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hamilton County Public Hospital DBA Van Diest Medical CenterBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$240
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hamilton County Public Hospital DBA Van Diest Medi price fil · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included)
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.