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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWNTOWN Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

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Fairness Grade

D

Above Average Cost

Price Multiplier

65x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

8,253

100 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 65x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $6,500 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWNTOWNcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
HB EP EVAL W/ABLATION VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA93654$60,670$857+$59,812

About UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWNTOWN Pricing

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWNTOWN in IOWA CITY, IA charges 65x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 100procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.

What this means for your bill

If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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