Glucose tolerance test cost in Iowa Falls, IA
In Iowa Falls, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for glucose tolerance test, 3 samples: from $132.87 to $132.87, with a median of $132.87. Across Iowa, the median is $87.50 at 77 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82951, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 10, 2026 and Jul 10, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hansen Family Hospital Iowa Falls, IA · (641) 648-4631 Blood glucose (sugar) tolerance test, 3 specimens | $132.87 | $132.87 | $60.99–$132.87 | — | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $132.87, median $132.87, highest $132.87.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not 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
The glucose tolerance test measures blood sugar before and after drinking a glucose solution. It is used to diagnose gestational diabetes and sometimes prediabetes.
What the price covers
The price covers the first three blood sugar measurements. Each additional sample is billed separately (82952).