Hip or Knee Replacement (without major complications) cost in Des Moines, IA
MS-DRG 470 · 2 hospitals in Des Moines
Charges here run from $60,835 to $69,009 — a difference of $8,174 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Iowa hospital charges $51,961.
Hospitals in Des Moines, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA |
$60,835 17% above the state average | $13,122 | 36 |
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Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Des Moines, IA |
$69,009 33% above the state average | $13,679 | 79 |
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.