Childbirth
C-section without sterilization, with major complications (MCC) cost in Iowa
C-section without sterilization, with major complications (MCC) 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 11 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $21,574 (most listed prices $12,297–$49,971).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Complicated cesarean. Not covered by cash OB packages.
Cheapest in Iowa
Total price
C-section without sterilization, with major complications (MCC)
Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + 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 11 providers. Most listed prices: $17,863–$43,790.
Cheapest totals nearby
- MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center$17,318Hospital · DubuqueEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $17,863
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center$19,266Hospital · OttumwaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- MercyOne Dubuque Medical CenterC-section without sterilization, with major complicationsHospital stay only$13,142est. $17,318 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13,246est. $17,863 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Winneshiek price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ottumwa Regional Health CenterC-section without sterilization, with major complicationsHospital stay only$15,090est. $19,266 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- MercyOne Clinton Medical CenterC-section without sterilization, with major complicationsHospital stay only$18,960est. $19,918 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: MercyOne Clinton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Waterloo Medical CenterC-section without sterilization, with major complicationsHospital stay only$22,027est. $23,090 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne North Iowa Medical CenterC-section without sterilization, with major complicationsHospital stay only$22,816est. $23,774 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Orange City Area Health SystemC-section without sterilization, with major complicationsHospital stay only$20,039est. $25,404 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Orange City Area Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Floyd County Medical CenterC-section without sterilization, with major complicationsHospital stay only$24,376est. $26,562 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Floyd County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Iowa Specialty Hospital ClarionC-section without sterilization, with major complicationsHospital stay only$39,164est. $42,018 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne West Des Moines Medical CenterC-section without sterilization, with major complicationsHospital stay only$39,613est. $43,790 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterC-section without sterilization, with major complicationsHospital stay only$43,333est. $47,510 total
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center 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.