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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $232.41 – $7,773.77 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $2,075.01 – $2,075.01 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $130.25 – $2,702.95 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $6,048.05 – $10,886.49 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | not published | $176.00 – $5,921.86 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $2,241.72 – $2,241.72 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $567.68 – $1,199.70 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $567.68 – $1,199.70 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $568.05 – $1,201.74 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $567.68 – $1,199.70 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | not published | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $5,135.00 – $11,839.88 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,453.36 – $14,184.79 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $612.41 – $3,886.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $590.19 – $6,137.68 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $6,855.10 – $22,748.99 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $2,937.00 – $8,140.43 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $703.19 – $6,107.27 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $612.41 – $6,030.19 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $3,245.00 – $16,253.36 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $232.41 – $232.41 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $232.41 – $7,516.44 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $559.90 – $6,668.63 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $619.75 – $6,494.19 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $559.90 – $6,668.63 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $10,175.36 – $19,537.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $130.25 – $2,702.95 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $130.25 – $2,702.95 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $130.25 – $2,702.95 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $612.41 – $6,030.19 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $5,999.38 – $14,998.44 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $5,652.51 – $5,878.61 |