Leg or arm vein ultrasound cost in Elkader, IA
In Elkader, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for vein ultrasound (duplex) of one arm or leg, or a limited study (one side of the body): from $735.80 to $735.80, with a median of $735.80. Across Iowa, the median is $482.40 at 35 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 93971, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 31, 2026 and Mar 31, 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 Elkader, IA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Hospital one side lowest Elkader, IA · (563) 245-7000 HC Scan Duplex Extremity Veins Unilateral/Limited Study Rt | $735.80 | $1,132.00 | $582.64–$1,183.17 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Central Community Hospital one side lowest Elkader, IA · (563) 245-7000 HC Scan Duplex Extremity Veins Unilateral/Limited Study Lt | $735.80 | $1,132.00 | $582.64–$1,183.17 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Central Community Hospital one side lowest Elkader, IA · (563) 245-7000 HC Scan Duplex Extremity Veins Unilateral/Limited Study | $735.80 | $1,132.00 | $582.64–$1,183.17 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
One side of the body : lowest $735.80, median $735.80, highest $735.80.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $735.80. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.