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Comprehensive eye exam, established patient cost in Iowa
Compare cash prices for comprehensive eye exam, established patient at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Iowa
From 19 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $143 (most listed prices $53.50–$369).
Cheapest in Iowa
- $104
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- C Eye CareComprehensive Eye Exam - Established Patient · Comprehensive eye exam (established patient)Ask what's includedfrom $190 per visit
Established patients: $190–270 per visit. A 15% discount applies when foregoing insurance and paying in full on the service date ($161.50–229.50).
Source: ceye.care · checked Oct 2026 - $191
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mitchell County Regional Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterComprehensive eye exam, established patientFacility fee only$233
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $238
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Waverly Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $261Source: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $261Source: UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical CenterComprehensive eye exam, established patientDoctor fee only$261Source: UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Cent price fil · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran HospitalComprehensive eye exam, established patientDoctor fee only$261
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical CenterComprehensive eye exam, established patientDoctor fee only$261Source: UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $261Source: UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown price file · checked Oct 2026
- $261Source: UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
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.