Surgery
Open elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove object cost in Iowa
Open elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove object 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 24 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $3,170 (most listed prices $524–$8,694).
Cheapest in Iowa
- Decatur County HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$103
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Decatur County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $767
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Broadlawns Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$767
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$859
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Iowa Specialty Hospital BelmondOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$889
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond price file · checked Oct 2026 - Iowa Specialty Hospital ClarionOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$889
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026 - Crawford County Memorial HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$890
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Crawford County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$902
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$902
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $950
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Waverly Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - Allen HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectDoctor fee only$1,175Source: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Finley HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectDoctor fee only$1,175Source: UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital 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.