Knee X-ray (4+ views) cost in Iowa
In Iowa, 82 hospitals publish a cash price for knee X-ray, complete, 4 or more views: from $39.84 to $578.90, with a median of $273.25. The lowest price is at Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa (Corning). The highest price is 14.5× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 73564. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 29, 2026. See them on a map
Lowest$39.84Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa
Median$273.25half pay less
Highest$578.90in Iowa
Lowest saves$233.41vs the median
Hospitals in Iowa, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa lowest Corning · Corning, IA HC RHC KNEE 4 VIEW | $39.84 | $83.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital of Missouri Valley, Iowa Missouri Valley · Omaha, NE-IA HC RHC KNEE 4 VIEW | $40.67 | $83.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Sioux Center Health one side Sioux Center · Sioux Center, IA | $58.20 | $60.00 | — source file |
| Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital one side Council Bluffs · Omaha, NE-IA RA Exam | $111.00 | $370.00 | Feb 15, 2026 source file |
| Orange City Municipal Hospital Orange City · Orange City, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $119.20 | $149.00 | Sep 23, 2026 source file |
| St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home Carroll · Carroll, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $131.00 | $131.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Monroe County Hospital one side Albia · Albia, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $133.20 | $222.00 | Sep 9, 2026 source file |
| Van Diest Medical Center one side Webster City · Webster City, IA XR Knee 4 Views w/ Patella Left | $140.80 | $176.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Loring Hospital Sac City · Sac City, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $144.00 | $180.00 | — source file |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center one side Mason City · Mason City, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Rt | $144.30 | $222.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Humboldt · Humboldt, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $145.35 | $161.50 | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Floyd County Memorial Hospital Commission Charles City · Charles City, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $152.66 | $381.65 | Aug 31, 2026 source file |
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center Cherokee · Cherokee, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $158.40 | $176.00 | — source file |
| Waverly Health Center one side Waverly · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $170.56 | $328.00 | Mar 3, 2026 source file |
| Lakes Regional Hospital one side Spirit Lake · Spirit Lake, IA | $171.95 | $181.00 | — source file |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Storm Lake · Storm Lake, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $176.80 | $221.00 | — source file |
| WinnMed Decorah · Decorah, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $178.50 | $255.00 | Jul 17, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center one side Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Knee w Merchants Left | $178.80 | $298.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Washington County Hospital Washington · Iowa City, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $183.00 | $244.00 | Sep 8, 2026 source file |
| Hawarden Regional Healthcare one side Harwarden · Harwarden, IA XR knee 4 or more vw(LEFT),LEFT | $183.60 | $216.00 | — source file |
| Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion Clarion · Clarion, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $192.60 | $321.00 | Jun 11, 2026 source file |
| Manning Regional Healthcare Center Manning · Carroll, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $192.77 | $271.50 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Clarinda Regional Health Center one side Clarinda · Clarinda, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $192.93 | $327.00 | Jul 13, 2026 source file |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinic West Union · West Union, IA HCHG 73564 KNEE 4 VW SPCFY L/R | $193.05 | $325.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center one side Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Knee w Patella Right | $195.60 | $326.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center one side Dewitt · Clinton, IA Knee w Patella Left | $195.60 | $326.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Guthrie County Hospital Guthrie Center · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $204.00 | $204.00 | Sep 26, 2026 source file |
| Greene County Medical Center Jefferson · Jefferson, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $204.96 | $366.00 | — source file |
| Rawford County Memorial Hospital Denison · Denison, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $218.40 | $273.00 | Jul 27, 2026 source file |
| Van Buren County Hospital Keosauqua · Keosauqua, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $224.70 | $321.00 | Jul 20, 2026 source file |
| Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center Sumner · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $228.31 | $285.39 | Jun 18, 2026 source file |
| Story County Hospital Nevada · Ames, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $230.40 | $288.00 | — source file |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center Sioux City · Sioux City, IA-NE-SD HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $231.20 | $289.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Belmond Community Hospital Belmond · Belmond, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $240.00 | $400.00 | Apr 22, 2026 source file |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell · Grinnell, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $251.10 | $313.87 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Veterans Memorial Hospital City of Waukon Ia Waukon · Waukon, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $256.50 | $450.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Virginia Gay Hospital Vinton · Cedar Rapids, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $257.60 | $322.00 | Aug 13, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center one side Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Rt | $258.05 | $397.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Adair County Memorial Hospital Greenfield · Greenfield, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $262.50 | $350.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs · Omaha, NE-IA HC KNEE 4 OR> VIEWS | $268.80 | $640.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital one side Spencer · Spencer, IA X-Ray Knee 4 RT | $271.50 | $362.00 | — source file |
| Pocahontas Community Hospital Pocahontas · Pocahontas, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $275.00 | $275.00 | — source file |
| Wayne County Hospital Corydon · Corydon, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $276.00 | $276.00 | Jun 10, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge · Fort Dodge, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $277.84 | $347.30 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Kossuth Regional Health Center one side Algona · Algona, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $287.20 | $359.00 | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
| Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Lake City · Lake City, IA KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $288.00 | $361.00 | Oct 8, 2024 source file |
| Franklin General Hospital one side Hampton · Hampton, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $306.00 | $340.00 | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
| Palo Alto County Hospital one side Emmetsburg · Emmetsburg, IA Radiologic examination, knee; complete, 4 or more views | $309.75 | $413.00 | — source file |
| Regional Medical Center one side Manchester · Manchester, IA X-RAY EXAM KNEE 4 OR MORE | $312.00 | $390.00 | — source file |
| Trinity - Bettendorf Bettendorf · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $314.43 | $393.03 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Unity Healthcare Muscatine · Muscatine, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $314.43 | $393.03 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Decatur County Hospital Leon · Leon, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $316.00 | $395.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Boone County Hospital one side Boone · Ames, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $316.39 | $395.49 | Jul 27, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - New Hampton one side New Hampton · New Hampton, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Lt | $322.40 | $496.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center one side Dyersville · Dubuque, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Rt | $322.40 | $496.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center one side Elkader · Elkader, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Rt | $322.40 | $496.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center one side Newton · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Rt | $322.40 | $496.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center one side Oelwein · Oelwein, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Rt | $322.40 | $496.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Cass County Memorial Hospital Atlantic · Atlantic, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $329.70 | $471.00 | Jun 1, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center Anamosa · Cedar Rapids, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $336.96 | $421.20 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center one side Dubuque · Dubuque, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Lt | $343.85 | $529.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Allen Hospital Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $344.80 | $431.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Madison County Memorial Hospital Winterset · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $344.80 | $431.00 | Sep 23, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Marshalltown · Marshalltown, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $344.80 | $431.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Grundy County Memorial Hospital Grundy Center · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $355.20 | $444.00 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| The Finley Hospital Dubuque · Dubuque, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $370.09 | $462.61 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center one side Clinton · Clinton, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Rt | $388.05 | $597.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital one side Estherville · Estherville, IA | $395.76 | $408.00 | — source file |
| Avera Merrill Pioneer one side Rock Rapids · Rock Rapids, IA | $395.76 | $408.00 | — source file |
| Dallas County Hospital one side Perry · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA XR KNEE RT 4 VIEWS- PER PROTOCOL,Right Side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) | $397.00 | $610.00 | — source file |
| Guttenberg Municipal Hospital Guttenberg · Guttenberg, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $412.00 | $515.00 | — source file |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center Sheldon · Sheldon, IA RAD EXAM KNEE COMPL 4 + VWS | $413.60 | $517.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $443.01 | $553.76 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center one side Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Lt | $449.80 | $692.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Hansen Family Hospital Iowa Falls · Iowa Falls, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $450.00 | $450.00 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medical Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC KNEE MIN 4 VIEWS | $491.32 | $614.14 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Broadlawns Medical Center one side Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA X-Ray Exam, Knee, 4 Or More | $494.00 | $494.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center one side Centerville · Centerville, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Rt | $496.00 | $496.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Hancock County Health System Britt · Britt, IA X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | $529.50 | $706.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Sartori Memorial Hospital one side Cedar Falls · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Xr Knee >=4 Views Lt | $559.65 | $861.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down Iowa City · Iowa City, IA HB KNEE COMPLETE, INCL STANDING OR PATELLAR, 4 OR MORE VIEWS | $578.90 | $827.00 | Mar 11, 2026 source file |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Iowa City · Iowa City, IA HB KNEE COMPLETE, INCL STANDING OR PATELLAR, 4 OR MORE VIEWS | $578.90 | $827.00 | Mar 11, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 7 | $204.00 | $397.00 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 6 | $170.56 | $301.42 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3 | $178.80 | $195.60 |
| Dubuque, IA | 3 | $322.40 | $343.85 |
| Iowa City, IA | 3 | $183.00 | $578.90 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 3 | $40.67 | $111.00 |
| Ames, IA | 2 | $230.40 | $273.40 |
| Carroll, IA | 2 | $131.00 | $161.88 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 2 | $257.60 | $297.28 |
| Clinton, IA | 2 | $195.60 | $291.82 |
| Albia, IA | 1 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Algona, IA | 1 | $287.20 | $287.20 |
| Atlantic, IA | 1 | $329.70 | $329.70 |
| Belmond, IA | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Britt, IA | 1 | $529.50 | $529.50 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $443.01 | $443.01 |
| Centerville, IA | 1 | $496.00 | $496.00 |
| Charles City, IA | 1 | $152.66 | $152.66 |
| Cherokee, IA | 1 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Clarinda, IA | 1 | $192.93 | $192.93 |
| Clarion, IA | 1 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Corning, IA | 1 | $39.84 | $39.84 |
| Corydon, IA | 1 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Decorah, IA | 1 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Denison, IA | 1 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Elkader, IA | 1 | $322.40 | $322.40 |
| Emmetsburg, IA | 1 | $309.75 | $309.75 |
| Estherville, IA | 1 | $395.76 | $395.76 |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $277.84 | $277.84 |
| Greenfield, IA | 1 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Grinnell, IA | 1 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Guttenberg, IA | 1 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
| Hampton, IA | 1 | $306.00 | $306.00 |
| Harwarden, IA | 1 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Humboldt, IA | 1 | $145.35 | $145.35 |
| Iowa Falls, IA | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Jefferson, IA | 1 | $204.96 | $204.96 |
| Keosauqua, IA | 1 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Lake City, IA | 1 | $288.00 | $288.00 |
| Leon, IA | 1 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| Manchester, IA | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Marshalltown, IA | 1 | $344.80 | $344.80 |
| Mason City, IA | 1 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Muscatine, IA | 1 | $314.43 | $314.43 |
| New Hampton, IA | 1 | $322.40 | $322.40 |
| Oelwein, IA | 1 | $322.40 | $322.40 |
| Orange City, IA | 1 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Pocahontas, IA | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Rock Rapids, IA | 1 | $395.76 | $395.76 |
| Sac City, IA | 1 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Sheldon, IA | 1 | $413.60 | $413.60 |
| Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 1 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Spencer, IA | 1 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Spirit Lake, IA | 1 | $171.95 | $171.95 |
| Storm Lake, IA | 1 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Waukon, IA | 1 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Webster City, IA | 1 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| West Union, IA | 1 | $193.05 | $193.05 |
What it is
A complete knee X-ray takes four or more pictures of the knee, often including a view of the kneecap. It is used for knee pain, arthritis evaluation before joint replacement, and after injuries.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers taking the X-ray. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately.
Knee X-ray, complete, 4 or more views in other states
- Alabama$218.53
- Alaska$651.06
- Arizona$294.86
- Arkansas$143.33
- California$585.75
- Colorado$415.81
- Connecticut$388.00
- Delaware$385.10
- District of Columbia$362.77
- Florida$772.80
- Georgia$273.00
- Hawaii$298.20
- Idaho$358.28
- Illinois$460.00
- Indiana$261.60
- Kansas$336.24
- Kentucky$364.80
- Louisiana$152.64
- Maine$249.10
- Maryland$255.45
- Massachusetts$381.50
- Michigan$197.60
- Minnesota$281.56
- Mississippi$137.82
- Missouri$313.25
- Montana$224.58
- Nebraska$381.88
- Nevada$475.00
- New Hampshire$319.78
- New Jersey$141.90
- New Mexico$322.50
- New York$275.16
- North Carolina$334.25
- North Dakota$193.37
- Ohio$394.80
- Oklahoma$281.95
- Oregon$354.25
- Pennsylvania$442.40
- Puerto Rico$55.00
- Rhode Island$189.70
- South Carolina$421.50
- South Dakota$351.49
- Tennessee$153.44
- Texas$425.55
- Utah$652.03
- Vermont$635.94
- Virginia$434.50
- Washington$399.60
- West Virginia$241.00
- Wisconsin$276.15
- Wyoming$371.00
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.