Carotid ultrasound cost in Charles City, IA
In Charles City, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for carotid artery ultrasound (duplex), both sides of the neck: from $477.58 to $477.58, with a median of $477.58. Across Iowa, the median is $880.35 at 32 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 93880, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Aug 31, 2026 and Aug 31, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County Memorial Hospital Commission Charles City, IA · (641) 228-6830 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | $477.58 | $1,193.96 | $395.16–$1,032.78 | 60% | Aug 31, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $477.58, median $477.58, highest $477.58.
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 carotid ultrasound uses sound waves and Doppler to look at the arteries in the neck that carry blood to the brain. It checks for narrowing or plaque and is ordered after a stroke or mini-stroke, for a bruit heard in the neck, or to follow known artery disease.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the complete study of both sides. The interpretation by a radiologist or vascular specialist is often billed separately.