Procedures
Bronchoscopy to suction airways, subsequent cost in Iowa
Bronchoscopy to suction airways, subsequent 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 27 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $868 (most listed prices $302–$2,885).
Cheapest in Iowa
- $194
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA price file · checked Oct 2026 - $233
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $233
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $343Source: MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $386
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs price file · checked Oct 2026 - $452Source: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $452Source: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $452Source: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $518Source: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $518Source: UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical CenterBronchoscopy to suction airways, subsequentDoctor fee only$518Source: UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Cent price fil · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran HospitalBronchoscopy to suction airways, subsequentDoctor fee only$518
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.