Leg or arm vein ultrasound cost in Fort Dodge, IA — inpatient
In Fort Dodge, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for vein ultrasound (duplex) of one arm or leg, or a limited study as an inpatient: from $260.80 to $260.80, with a median of $260.80. Across Iowa, the median is $482.40 at 35 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 93971, 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.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Fort Dodge, IA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Regional Medical Center lowest Fort Dodge, IA · (515) 573-3101 PR DUPLEX EXTREM VENOUS,UNI OR LTD | $260.80 | $326.00 | $105.07–$321.69 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge, IA · (515) 573-3101 HC DUPLEX EXT VEINS UNIL/LIMIT | $627.48 | $784.35 | $501.98–$666.70 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $260.80, median $260.80, highest $260.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $260.80 — 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 venous duplex ultrasound checks the veins of one arm or leg for blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) and blood flow problems. It is ordered for leg swelling or pain, and to check veins before vein treatment.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the study of one limb or a limited study. The interpretation by a radiologist or vascular specialist is often billed separately.