Surgery
Eardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesia cost in Iowa
Eardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesia usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Iowa
From 41 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $423 (most listed prices $152–$1,721).
Cheapest in Iowa
- Clarke County HospitalEardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesiaFacility fee only$41.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- George C. Grape Community HospitalEardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesiaFacility fee only$146
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: George C. Grape Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Clinton Medical CenterEardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesiaFacility fee only$148
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Clinton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne North Iowa Medical CenterEardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesiaFacility fee only$161
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Floyd County Medical CenterEardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesiaFacility fee only$168
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Floyd County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Broadlawns Medical CenterEardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesiaFacility fee only$195
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Shenandoah Medical CenterEardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesiaFacility fee only$209
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Shenandoah Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $253
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Winneshiek price file · checked Oct 2026 - Decatur County HospitalEardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesiaFacility fee only$268
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Decatur County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IAEardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesiaFacility fee only$269
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA price file · checked Oct 2026 - Iowa Specialty Hospital BelmondEardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesiaFacility fee only$305
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond price file · checked Oct 2026 - Iowa Specialty Hospital ClarionEardrum incision with fluid drainage, without general anesthesiaFacility fee only$305
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.