Childbirth
Insertion of cervical dilator (e.g., laminaria) cost in Iowa
Insertion of cervical dilator (e.g., laminaria) 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 45 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $383 (most listed prices $106–$1,264).
Cheapest in Iowa
- $34.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Knoxville Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $90.72Source: Greene County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $98.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $98.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boone County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $112
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026 - $126
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Winneshiek price file · checked Oct 2026 - $133
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Mahaska Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital AssociationInsertion of cervical dilator (e.g., laminaria)Doctor fee only$140Source: Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital Association price file · checked Oct 2026
- MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical CenterInsertion of cervical dilator (e.g., laminaria)Facility fee only$143
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $146Source: MercyOne Clinton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Insertion of cervical dilator (e.g., laminaria)
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.