Excision of tonsil tags cost at US hospitals
Excision of tonsil tags · CPT 42860
$208.80
lowest cash price
$4,350.00
national median
$10,944.45
highest cash price
86
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $208.80–$10,944.45 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$10,944.45
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City — Oklahoma City, OKMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,723.23) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,837.72)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 74 | $208.80 | $8,181.60 | $8,181.60 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 13 | $598.00 | $598.00 | $598.00 |
| 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 | 26 | $466.40 | $466.40 | $7,004.88 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $466.40 | $466.40 | $466.40 |
| 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 | $4,558.89 | $4,558.89 | $4,558.89 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $3,544.29 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $3,837.72 | $3,837.72 | $3,837.72 |
| 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 | 36 | $598.00 | $598.00 | $598.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $10,944.45 | $10,944.45 | $10,944.45 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Carolina | 9 | $2,845.00 | $3,933.50 | $3,933.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 97 | $5,171.20 | $5,171.20 | $5,171.20 |
| Virginia | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $5,467.20 | $5,467.20 | $5,467.20 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $997.60 | $997.60 | $997.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | not published | $232.08 – $3,278.89 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | not published | $207.33 – $682.28 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $3,626.25 – $17,193.00 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | not published | $3,839.27 – $15,322.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | not published | $42.94 – $1,291.25 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | not published | $2,034.00 – $5,977.46 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | not published | $3,138.92 – $9,102.85 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | not published | $2,522.00 – $6,118.21 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | not published | $135.43 – $6,593.02 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,590.40 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | not published | $207.33 – $682.28 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $185.66 – $3,822.10 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $3,626.25 – $17,193.00 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | not published | $223.36 – $3,206.36 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | not published | $135.43 – $14,886.15 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | not published | $42.94 – $1,291.25 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | not published | $3,136.68 – $5,646.02 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | not published | $42.94 – $1,291.25 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | not published | $3,388.00 – $7,791.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | not published | $242.08 – $4,120.64 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,196.84 – $9,206.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | not published | $42.94 – $1,291.25 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | not published | $3,626.25 – $6,743.94 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $2,459.51 – $7,791.00 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,261.72 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $232.08 – $3,278.89 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $42.94 – $1,291.25 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,261.72 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,261.72 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $688.92 – $688.92 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $42.94 – $1,291.25 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $3,136.68 – $5,646.02 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $3,387.27 – $6,097.09 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $3,136.68 – $5,646.02 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $3,136.68 – $5,646.02 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $3,136.68 – $5,646.02 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $4,944.36 – $4,944.36 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $7,332.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $12,362.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $187.87 – $403.98 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $187.87 – $403.98 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $190.29 – $401.93 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $187.87 – $403.98 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $6,490.83 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $12,362.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,453.36 – $7,944.33 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $200.81 – $3,886.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $197.39 – $3,374.38 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $3,839.27 – $12,284.47 |