Fracture care
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays cost in Iowa
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays 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 104 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $560 (most listed prices $400–$935).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: The walking boot is DME and is often the largest add-on.
Cheapest in Iowa
Total price
Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays
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 104 providers. Most listed prices: $379–$653.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $209
- $224
- $246
- $60.32
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Waverly Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $66.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Story County Medical CenterOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$79.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Story County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $82.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Decatur County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Jennie EdmundsonOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$108
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Jennie Edmundson price file · checked Oct 2026 - $132
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Mercy Corning price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI Health Missouri ValleyOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$134
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Missouri Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - Clarinda Regional Health CenterOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$159
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Clarinda Regional Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne North Iowa Medical CenterOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$159
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Floyd County Medical CenterOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$159
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Floyd County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - Allen HospitalOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - MarshalltownOuter ankle (distal fibula) fracture care without settingFacility fee only$169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Broken outer ankle (lateral malleolus), closed care without setting, incl. x-rays
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.