Surgery
Open surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixation cost in Iowa
Open surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixation 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 31 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $6,290 (most listed prices $1,060–$19,858).
Cheapest in Iowa
- MercyOne Clinton Medical CenterOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationDoctor fee only$359Source: MercyOne Clinton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Boone County HospitalOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationFacility fee only$610
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boone County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Shenandoah Medical CenterOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationFacility fee only$1,142
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Shenandoah Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Decatur County HospitalOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationFacility fee only$1,730
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Decatur County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Iowa Specialty Hospital BelmondOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationFacility fee only$1,849
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond price file · checked Oct 2026 - Iowa Specialty Hospital ClarionOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationFacility fee only$1,849
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026 - Waverly Health CenterOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationFacility fee only$1,977
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Waverly Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Buena Vista Regional Medical CenterOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationDoctor fee only$2,334Source: Buena Vista Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- UnityPoint Health - Allen HospitalOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationFacility fee only$2,412
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - Finley HospitalOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationFacility fee only$2,412
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical CenterOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationFacility fee only$2,412
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Cent price fil · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran HospitalOpen surgery for broken ankle (3 bones) with posterior fixationFacility fee only$2,412
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.