Ankle X-ray (2 views) cost in Elkader, IA — inpatient
In Elkader, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for X-ray of the ankle, 2 views as an inpatient: from $237.25 to $237.25, with a median of $237.25. Across Iowa, the median is $91.00 at 31 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 73600, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 31, 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 Elkader, IA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Hospital one side lowest Elkader, IA · (563) 245-7000 HC Xr Ankle 2 Views Lt | $237.25 | $365.00 | $187.87–$381.50 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Central Community Hospital one side lowest Elkader, IA · (563) 245-7000 HC Xr Ankle 2 Views Rt | $237.25 | $365.00 | $187.87–$381.50 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Central Community Hospital Elkader, IA · (563) 245-7000 HC Xr Ankle 2 Views Bl | $356.20 | $548.00 | $282.06–$572.77 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $237.25, median $237.25, highest $237.25.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $237.25 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
An ankle X-ray with two views shows the ankle bones. It is used after twisted ankles and falls to look for fractures.
What the price covers
The price usually covers taking the images. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.