Molecular pathology procedure level 9 genetic analysis in Iowa
Below is what hospitals in Iowa charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 13 hospitals in Iowa run from $1,258 to $2,287. The typical hospital charges $1,920. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,920
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
13 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Health Center IA · Price file August 20, 2026 | $1,258Insurance typically pays $819Sticker price $2,098 | Lowest price of any hospital | $819 | $2,098 |
| Finley Hospital IA · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,920Insurance typically pays $2,000Sticker price $2,400 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Trinity Muscatine IA · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,920Insurance typically pays $2,000Sticker price $2,400 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi IA · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,920Insurance typically pays $2,000Sticker price $2,400 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center IA · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,920Insurance typically pays $2,000Sticker price $2,400 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Allen Hospital IA · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,920Insurance typically pays $2,000Sticker price $2,400 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Jones Regional Medical Center IA · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,920Insurance typically pays $2,000Sticker price $2,400 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center IA · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,920Insurance typically pays $2,000Sticker price $2,400 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| St Lukes Hospital IA · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,920Insurance typically pays $2,000Sticker price $2,400 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center IA · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,920Insurance typically pays $2,000Sticker price $2,400 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown IA · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,920Insurance typically pays $2,000Sticker price $2,400 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Shenandoah Medical Center IA · Price file September 21, 2026 | $1,950Insurance typically pays $1,110Sticker price $3,000 | Pricier than 92% of hospitals | $1,110 | $3,000 |
| Cass County Memorial Hospital IA · Price file June 1, 2026 | $2,287Insurance typically pays $862Sticker price $3,266 | Highest price of any hospital | $862 | $3,266 |
Procedure code 81408. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.