EEG cost in Grinnell, IA — inpatient
In Grinnell, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for EEG (brain wave test), awake and drowsy, routine as an inpatient: from $779.20 to $779.20, with a median of $779.20. Across Iowa, the median is $738.50 at 24 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 95816, 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 | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell, IA · (641) 236-7511 PR EEG,W/AWAKE & DROWSY RECORD | $779.20 | $974.00 | $345.03–$925.18 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $779.20, median $779.20, highest $779.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $779.20 — 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
An EEG records the brain's electrical activity through small sensors on the scalp. It is used for seizures, fainting spells and some other brain problems.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the recording, which takes about 20 to 40 minutes plus setup. The neurologist's reading may be billed separately.