Infusion therapy
IV hydration, first hour (administration + IV fluid) cost in Iowa
Compare cash prices for iv hydration, first hour (administration + iv fluid) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Iowa
From 86 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $307 (most listed prices $94–$765).
Usually included: the facility fee.
Good to know: IV hydration clinics, med spas, and urgent cares usually quote one price that includes the fluid. Hospitals bill the administration and the fluid as separate lines. Bags with added vitamins or drugs (e.g., Myers' cocktail, antiemetics) add infusion/push codes and drug J-codes, so they are not the same bundle.
Cheapest in Iowa
Total price
IV hydration, first hour (administration + IV fluid)
The facility fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Iowa, from 86 providers. Most listed prices: $92.85–$462.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $49
- $67.50
- $68
- $49est. $49 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hansen Family Hospital - Iowa Falls, IA price file · checked Oct 2026 - $67.50est. $67.50 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $68est. $68 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $70.20est. $70.20 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA price file · checked Oct 2026 - $75est. $75 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond price file · checked Oct 2026 - $75est. $75 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026 - $76est. $76 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Madison County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical CenterIV hydration infusion, first 31-60 minutesFacility fee only$88.80est. $88.80 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $92.70est. $92.70 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Humboldt County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical CenterIV hydration infusion, first 31-60 minutesFacility fee only$93est. $93 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $93est. $93 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $97.60est. $97.60 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boone County 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.