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Rotator Cuff Repair Cost in Iowa (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Rotator Cuff Repair costs $4,919 on average without insurance in Iowa, based on actual CMS data from 56 hospitals. Prices range from $1,262 to $23,005 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

56 hospitals in Iowa report pricing for rotator cuff repair. The average cash price is $4,919.

Hospitals

56

in Iowa

Average List Price

$6,003

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$4,919

18% below list price

Price Range

$1,262 – $23,005

18.2x spread

Hospital Prices in Iowa

Sorted by lowest cash price
JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

FAIRFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,262

Cash Price

$757-40%

Negotiated Range

$75$2,281

MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH

OSAGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,916

Cash Price

$1,725-10%

Negotiated Range

$37$1,859

BURGESS HEALTH CENTER

ONAWA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,162

Cash Price

$1,730-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,102$3,743

SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER

SHENANDOAH, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,705

Cash Price

$1,758-35%

Negotiated Range

$875$2,759

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - CLARION

CLARION, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,376

Cash Price

$2,026-40%

Negotiated Range

$884$2,532

WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER

WAVERLY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,308

Cash Price

$2,240-48%

Negotiated Range

$795$3,662

HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HUMBOLDT, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,500

Cash Price

$2,250-10%

Negotiated Range

$1,750$2,500

DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL

LEON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,884

Cash Price

$2,307-20%

Negotiated Range

$884$2,942

BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL

BOONE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,984

Cash Price

$2,387-20%

Negotiated Range

$884$10,416

GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CRESTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,477

Cash Price

$2,434-30%

ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM

ORANGE CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,101

Cash Price

$2,481-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,523$2,397

GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

JEFFERSON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,570

Cash Price

$2,559-44%

Negotiated Range

$916$4,341

TRINITY - BETTENDORF

BETTENDORF, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,295

Cash Price

$2,636-20%

Negotiated Range

$958$18,346

TRINITY MUSCATINE

MUSCATINE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,295

Cash Price

$2,636-20%

Negotiated Range

$958$18,346

ALLEN HOSPITAL

WATERLOO, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$3,295

Cash Price

$2,636-20%

Negotiated Range

$958$19,468

ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SIOUX CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,295

Cash Price

$2,636-20%

Negotiated Range

$857$19,067

CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ATLANTIC, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,779

Cash Price

$2,645-30%

Negotiated Range

$756$3,855

CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

CLARINDA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,668

Cash Price

$2,754-41%

Negotiated Range

$795$4,668

VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER

WEBSTER CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,542

Cash Price

$2,834-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,619$2,657

REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MANCHESTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,568

Cash Price

$2,855-20%

Negotiated Range

$870$870

ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME

CARROLL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,935

Cash Price

$2,935

Negotiated Range

$77$2,994

RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL

MOUNT AYR, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,302

Cash Price

$2,972-10%

STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL

NEVADA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,976

Cash Price

$3,181-20%

Negotiated Range

$958$958

GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL

GUTHRIE CENTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,190

Cash Price

$3,190

Negotiated Range

$884$3,190

MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

OSKALOOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,128

Cash Price

$3,509-15%

Negotiated Range

$884$4,128

CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL

OSCEOLA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,840

Cash Price

$3,840

Negotiated Range

$958$2,387

WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL

CORYDON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,158

Cash Price

$4,158

Negotiated Range

$884$4,158

COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

MARENGO, IA · COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

0.1/10

List Price

$5,475

Cash Price

$4,380-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,668$5,475

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

SUMNER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$5,475

Cash Price

$4,380-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,668$5,475

TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

FORT DODGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,590

Cash Price

$5,272-20%

Negotiated Range

$958$18,747

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN

MARSHALLTOWN, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,590

Cash Price

$5,272-20%

Negotiated Range

$958$12,555

FINLEY HOSPITAL

DUBUQUE, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$6,590

Cash Price

$5,272-20%

Negotiated Range

$958$16,504

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI

DES MOINES, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,590

Cash Price

$5,272-20%

Negotiated Range

$958$18,346

JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ANAMOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,590

Cash Price

$5,272-20%

Negotiated Range

$958$3,295

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

GRINNELL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,590

Cash Price

$5,272-20%

Negotiated Range

$958$7,108

DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL

PERRY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$8,343

Cash Price

$5,423-35%

Negotiated Range

$939$7,092

MADISON COUNTY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

WINTERSET, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$13,545

Cash Price

$10,836-20%

Negotiated Range

$884$13,545

MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER

MANNING, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$18,703

Cash Price

$13,279-29%

Negotiated Range

$884$19,638

HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE

HAWARDEN, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$17,031

Cash Price

$14,476-15%

Negotiated Range

$3,014$16,520

AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

AUDUBON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$15,845

Cash Price

$15,845

Negotiated Range

$884$16,637

ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GREENFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$23,005

Cash Price

$17,254-25%

Negotiated Range

$958$22,315

BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER

DES MOINES, IA · Broadlawns Medical Center

0.1/10

List Price

$19,018

Cash Price

$19,018

Negotiated Range

$1,378$19,018

PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

PELLA, IA · Pella Regional Health Center

0.1/10

List Price

$2,631

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$75$5,212

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON

NEW HAMPTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$10,188$10,188

MERCYONE PRIMGHAR MEDICAL CENTER

Primghar, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$10,188$10,188

MERCYONE OELWEIN MEDICAL CENTER

OELWEIN, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$10,188$10,188

HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

MOUNT PLEASANT, IA · Great River Health Systems

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$988$12,086

MERCYONE NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER

MASON CITY, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$10,188$10,188

CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA · CommonSpirit Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,994$15,456

MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER

WATERLOO, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$10,188$10,188

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

WEST UNION, IA · Gundersen Health System

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,426$36,096

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT

DAVENPORT, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,838$9,573

SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

WEST BURLINGTON, IA · Great River Health Systems

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,608$13,676

MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER

DUBUQUE, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$10,188$10,188

MERCYONE ELKADER MEDICAL CENTER

ELKADER, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$10,188$10,188

MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER

NEWTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$10,188$10,188

Rotator Cuff Repair Cost in Other States

What Affects Rotator Cuff Repair Cost in Iowa

The cost of rotator cuff repair in Iowa depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.

The total cost of rotator cuff repair includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.

Based on data from 56 hospitals in Iowa, rotator cuff repair prices range from $1,262 to $23,005 — a 18.2x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Iowa

Rotator cuff repair in Iowa can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Iowa

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access rotator cuff repair at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Iowa offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In Iowa, the average cash price for rotator cuff repair is $4,919, which is 18% lower than the average list price of $6,003. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rotator Cuff Repair Cost in Iowa

How much does Rotator Cuff Repair cost in Iowa?
The average cash price for rotator cuff repair in Iowa is $4,919. Prices range from $1,262 to $23,005 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do Rotator Cuff Repair prices vary so much in Iowa?
Hospital prices for rotator cuff repair in Iowa differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.
Can I get a cheaper Rotator Cuff Repair by paying cash?
Yes. In Iowa, the average cash price for rotator cuff repair is $4,919, which is 18% below the average list price of $6,003. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for Rotator Cuff Repair in Iowa?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Iowa offers the lowest cash price for rotator cuff repair. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover Rotator Cuff Repair?
Most health insurance plans cover rotator cuff repair when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.