Total hip replacement in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA — inpatient
In Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, 2 hospitals list a cash price for Total hip replacement as an inpatient: from $3,337.60 to $4,387.00, with a median of $3,337.60. The lowest listed price is at Central Iowa Hospital Corporation.
Cash prices at 2 facilities across 2 cities for code 27130, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 28, 2026 and Mar 31, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation lowest Des Moines, IA PR TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY | $3,337.60 | $4,172.00 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Des Moines, IA PR TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY | $3,337.60 | $4,172.00 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Newton Newton, IA PR Arthroplasty Acetabular and Proximal Femoral Prosthetic Replacement | $4,387.00 | $4,387.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $3,337.60, median $3,337.60, highest $4,387.00 — a 1.3× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $3,337.60 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 3 facilities here, median $43,323.04 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A total hip replacement removes the damaged ball and socket of the hip joint and replaces them with artificial parts. It is most often done for severe arthritis or some hip fractures, to relieve pain and improve movement.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, implants and hospital stay. The surgeon's fee, anesthesia, physical therapy after discharge and follow-up imaging are often billed separately, unless a bundled package is offered.