Excision of lingual tonsil cost at US hospitals
Excision of lingual tonsil · CPT 42870
$355.81
lowest cash price
$6,465.11
national median
$31,264.94
highest cash price
95
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $355.81–$31,264.94 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($6,772.21) → Sep 1, 2026 ($7,000.36)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 80 | $355.81 | $7,756.00 | $7,756.00 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 13 | $1,435.20 | $1,435.20 | $1,435.20 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 27 | $1,444.00 | $31,264.94 | $31,264.94 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $1,444.00 | $1,444.00 | $1,444.00 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | 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 | 24 | $8,139.99 | $8,139.99 | $8,139.99 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $16,054.62 | $16,054.62 | $16,054.62 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $6,966.64 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $7,000.36 | $7,000.36 | $7,000.36 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 37 | $1,435.20 | $1,435.20 | $18,633.89 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $4,694.25 | $4,694.25 | $4,694.25 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 98 | $4,244.33 | $4,244.33 | $4,555.73 |
| Virginia | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $6,523.41 | $6,523.41 | $6,523.41 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $5,155.75 | $5,155.75 | $5,155.75 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.40 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $355.81 | $65.00 – $1,053.19 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $397.67 | $202.53 – $7,613.89 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $397.67 | $16.78 – $995.78 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $397.67 | $30.00 – $891.77 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $418.60 | $30.00 – $891.77 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $565.11 | $60.00 – $1,037.99 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $627.90 | $60.00 – $1,000.78 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $1,278.40 | $367.54 – $1,801.56 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $1,381.38 | $202.53 – $891.77 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $1,435.20 | $1.10 – $5,600.62 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $1,435.20 | $1.10 – $5,903.23 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $1,435.20 | $299.08 – $6,800.15 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $1,435.20 | $1.10 – $5,768.63 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,444.00 | $526.46 – $4,903.34 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $1,444.00 | $526.46 – $5,201.22 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $1,444.00 | $526.46 – $5,885.87 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $1,444.00 | $526.46 – $5,699.45 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $1,444.00 | $526.46 – $1,414.65 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,444.00 | $526.46 – $5,756.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,444.00 | $469.30 – $5,239.04 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $1,444.00 | $526.46 – $5,090.43 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $1,444.00 | $526.46 – $4,602.15 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $1,444.00 | $526.46 – $5,109.01 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $1,444.00 | $526.46 – $5,042.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,444.00 | $526.46 – $5,203.21 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $3,786.00 | $145.18 – $12,865.57 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $3,986.00 | $140.06 – $13,207.43 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $4,244.33 | $71.00 – $14,507.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $4,244.33 | $85.00 – $14,507.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $4,244.33 | $1,954.22 – $14,507.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $4,244.33 | $71.00 – $14,507.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $4,244.33 | $71.00 – $14,507.25 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $4,350.00 | $349.29 – $12,865.57 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $4,555.73 | $71.00 – $14,507.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $4,555.73 | $71.00 – $14,507.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $4,555.73 | $71.00 – $14,507.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $4,555.73 | $71.00 – $14,507.25 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $4,627.00 | $164.82 – $12,865.57 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $4,694.25 | $878.62 – $12,184.12 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $4,881.00 | $62.80 – $13,273.80 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | $5,110.00 | $134.93 – $12,865.57 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $5,155.75 | $168.00 – $15,099.99 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $5,339.00 | $78.95 – $13,863.61 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $5,419.00 | $280.11 – $13,030.14 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | $5,741.00 | $128.95 – $14,414.53 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $5,855.00 | $61.01 – $12,930.22 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $6,311.00 | $64.59 – $12,865.57 |
| Ocean University Medical Center | Brick, NJ | $6,465.11 | $1,239.76 – $7,758.13 |
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | Manahawkin, NJ | $6,465.11 | $1,239.76 – $7,758.13 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $6,523.41 | $4.35 – $2,286.53 |