X-Ray Cost in Iowa

X-Ray price in Iowa

Regional cost index used for Iowa: 0.88 (1.00 is the US average). That ranks Iowa number 6 of 51 from lowest to highest cost. The low end of the range is typical of a clinic or provider that competes on price; the high end is typical of a hospital, a specialist or a big-city practice. Prices in your own town can sit outside the range, so call two or three providers and ask for the self-pay price.

Ways to lower the bill

• Urgent care and imaging centers are usually cheaper than an ER.
• Ask for the cash or self-pay price; it is often lower than the billed price.
• Compare two or three providers, including dental schools or low-cost clinics where they exist.
• Ask about payment plans and whether an HSA or FSA can be used.