BUN test cost in Iowa Falls, IA
In Iowa Falls, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test: from $54.59 to $54.59, with a median of $54.59. Across Iowa, the median is $33.60 at 78 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84520, 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 Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function, quantitative | $54.59 | $54.59 | $25.06–$54.59 | — | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $54.59, median $54.59, highest $54.59.
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
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.