Surgery
Open ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy) cost in Iowa
Open ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy) 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 20 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $3,804 (most listed prices $656–$9,565).
Cheapest in Iowa
- Iowa Specialty Hospital BelmondOpen ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Facility fee only$1,143
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond price file · checked Oct 2026 - Iowa Specialty Hospital ClarionOpen ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Facility fee only$1,143
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,321
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Waverly Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Buena Vista Regional Medical CenterOpen ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Doctor fee only$1,490Source: Buena Vista Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Allen HospitalOpen ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Doctor fee only$1,507Source: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Finley HospitalOpen ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Doctor fee only$1,507Source: UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical CenterOpen ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Doctor fee only$1,507Source: UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Cent price fil · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran HospitalOpen ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Doctor fee only$1,507
+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 CenterOpen ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Doctor fee only$1,507Source: UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - MarshalltownOpen ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Doctor fee only$1,507Source: UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's HospitalOpen ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Doctor fee only$1,507Source: UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes DowntownOpen ankle surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Doctor fee only$1,507Source: UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown 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.