Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Waterloo, IA
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in Waterloo
Charges here run from $18,228 to $26,855 — a difference of $8,627 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Iowa hospital charges $24,241.
Hospitals in Waterloo, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Allen Hospital
Waterloo, IA |
$18,228 25% below the state average | $6,773 | 11 |
|
C
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
Waterloo, IA |
$26,855 11% above the state average | $7,805 | 16 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.