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Drainage external ear complex 69005 cost at US hospitals
Drainage External Ear complex 69005 · CPT 69005
$1,803.60
lowest cash price
$4,074.75
national median
$8,618.40
highest cash price
8
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $1,803.60–$8,618.40 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($7,126.80) → Jul 1, 2026 ($4,074.75)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $3,767.25 | $4,074.75 | $4,074.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $1,803.60 | $7,126.80 | $8,618.40 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,803.60 | $151.23 – $2,705.40 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $3,767.25 | $1,004.60 – $4,520.70 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $4,074.75 | $1,331.09 – $4,889.70 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $4,074.75 | $1,601.72 – $2,883.09 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $4,498.20 | $151.23 – $5,622.75 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $7,126.80 | $151.23 – $9,502.40 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $7,126.80 | $151.23 – $9,502.40 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $8,618.40 | $151.23 – $9,695.70 |