Imaging
IV urogram, infusion/drip or bolus technique cost in Iowa
IV urogram, infusion/drip or bolus technique 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 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $709 (most listed prices $216–$2,108).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Rarely performed today.
Cheapest in Iowa
Total price
IV urogram, infusion/drip or bolus technique
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Iowa, from 17 providers. Most listed prices: $306–$909.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Broadlawns Medical Center$133Hospital · Des MoinesEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $210
- Clarinda Regional Health Center$370Hospital · ClarindaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- UnityPoint Health - Finley HospitalX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionRead only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical CenterX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionRead only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Cent price fil · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical CenterX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionRead only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's HospitalX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionRead only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes DowntownX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionRead only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Trinity BettendorfX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionRead only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Trinity MuscatineX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionRead only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical CenterX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionRead only$59.20Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Cente price fil · checked Oct 2026
- University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionRead only$106
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $74est. $133 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $151est. $210 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Clarinda Regional Health CenterX-ray of kidneys and urinary tract with IV contrast infusionScan only$311est. $370 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Clarinda Regional Health 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.