How much does a Venous ultrasound cost in Iowa?

Venous ultrasound (DVT study) · CPT 93970 · State: Iowa

In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) is about $650, with most between $483 and $906 ($831 cash/self-pay). Based on 69 Iowa hospitals — 18% higher than the national typical of $552. Hospital list charges run about $1,118 (1.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$650
Iowa · $483$906
Cash / self-pay
$831
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,118
1.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 69 Iowa hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Venous ultrasound (DVT study) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Venous ultrasound (DVT study) cost in Iowa — FAQs

How much does a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) cost in Iowa?

In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) is about $650, with most between $483 and $906, based on 69 Iowa hospitals. That's 18% higher than the national typical of $552.

How much does a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) cost without insurance in Iowa?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) in Iowa run around $831. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,118), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Iowa hospital bill for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) so high?

Iowa hospital "list" charges for a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) run about $1,118 — roughly 1.7× the $650 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Venous ultrasound (DVT study) in Iowa?

Yes. If a Iowa hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $650), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Iowa hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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