BUN test cost in Grinnell, IA — inpatient
In Grinnell, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test as an inpatient: from $33.57 to $33.57, with a median of $33.57. Across Iowa, the median is $33.60 at 78 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84520, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 28, 2026 and Jan 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell, IA · (641) 236-7511 HC UREA NITROGEN; QUAN File of Jan 28, 2026 · source file | $33.57 | $41.96 | $26.18–$40.28 | 20% |
Inpatient: lowest $33.57, median $33.57, highest $33.57.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $33.57 — 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
A BUN test measures urea nitrogen, a waste product removed by the kidneys. It is used with creatinine to check kidney function and hydration.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.