Create eardrum opening cost at US hospitals
Create eardrum opening · CPT 69436
$160.93
lowest cash price
$3,340.97
national median
$25,586.08
highest cash price
209
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $160.93–$25,586.08 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,763.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,752.89)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 12 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 3 | $2,342.29 | $2,342.29 | $2,342.29 |
| California | 79 | $160.93 | $3,062.80 | $6,356.00 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 58 | $574.60 | $15,514.83 | $19,456.92 |
| Georgia | 23 | $6,653.00 | $6,653.00 | $6,653.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 36 | $318.00 | $7,307.77 | $12,324.82 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 21 | $303.00 | $774.40 | $21,997.70 |
| Kansas | 9 | $7,813.65 | $7,813.65 | $7,813.65 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $384.60 | $384.60 | $11,288.11 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 26 | $2,133.48 | $2,133.48 | $2,133.48 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $1,994.30 | $1,994.30 | $5,858.64 |
| Montana | 2 | $234.40 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $219.67 | $219.67 | $219.67 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $1,618.86 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 17 | $1,752.89 | $1,752.89 | $1,752.89 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $3,006.50 | $3,006.50 | $3,006.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 49 | $574.60 | $3,851.25 | $18,650.20 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $3,353.74 | $3,353.74 | $3,388.55 |
| Oregon | 11 | $246.72 | $465.75 | $737.10 |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $307.20 | $1,783.50 | $8,618.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $6,662.98 | $6,662.98 | $13,545.62 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 104 | $3,340.97 | $3,402.26 | $12,886.18 |
| Virginia | 20 | $9,296.69 | $18,148.53 | $25,586.08 |
| Washington | 29 | $2,888.13 | $2,888.13 | $2,888.13 |
| West Virginia | 10 | $384.60 | $2,014.00 | $4,528.50 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $2,124.00 | $2,124.00 | $2,124.00 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $17,968.66 | $46.12 – $3,320.32 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $18,148.53 | $3,234.84 – $3,299.54 |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $18,650.20 | $1,512.05 – $1,542.29 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $19,456.92 | $1,660.79 – $3,682.26 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $20,775.81 | $0.36 – $3,012.26 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $21,409.08 | $0.96 – $3,100.20 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $21,997.70 | $46.12 – $4,604.83 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $22,745.62 | $1,513.86 – $1,544.13 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $25,586.08 | $1,556.66 – $1,587.79 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $494.04 – $2,253.44 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $627.63 – $6,191.10 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $494.04 – $2,253.44 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $494.04 – $2,253.44 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $494.04 – $2,253.44 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $494.04 – $2,253.44 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $494.04 – $2,253.44 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $1,389.93 – $6,293.23 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $1,369.57 – $6,293.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $3,593.07 – $3,668.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $3,593.07 – $3,668.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $3,117.39 – $3,281.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $3,317.88 – $3,387.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $3,668.71 – $3,668.71 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $3,273.58 – $3,342.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $3,303.98 – $3,477.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $3,317.88 – $3,387.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $3,317.88 – $3,387.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $3,405.51 – $3,477.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $3,317.88 – $3,387.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $3,317.88 – $3,387.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $3,075.66 – $3,237.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $3,273.58 – $3,445.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $3,431.70 – $3,503.95 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $3,342.49 – $3,342.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $3,273.58 – $3,445.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $3,268.40 – $3,337.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $3,317.88 – $3,387.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $3,593.07 – $3,668.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $3,317.88 – $3,387.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $3,452.73 – $3,634.45 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $3,563.65 – $3,638.67 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $3,268.40 – $3,337.21 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $2,346.68 – $3,477.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $3,317.88 – $3,387.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $3,273.58 – $3,445.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $3,075.66 – $3,237.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $3,563.65 – $3,638.67 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $3,431.70 – $3,503.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $3,062.16 – $3,062.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $3,044.95 – $3,205.21 |