Exploration of middle ear cost at US hospitals
Exploration of middle ear · CPT 69440
$363.90
lowest cash price
$3,837.72
national median
$13,242.90
highest cash price
109
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $363.90–$13,242.90 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$13,242.90
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 | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 81 | $363.90 | $1,456.00 | $9,816.80 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 54 | $2,004.60 | $2,004.60 | $2,004.60 |
| 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 | $1,355.40 | $1,355.40 | $3,366.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 15 | $1,290.60 | $3,366.40 | $3,366.40 |
| 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 | 15 | $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 | $2,004.60 | $2,004.60 | $2,004.60 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $13,242.90 | $13,242.90 | $13,242.90 |
| Oregon | 9 | $1,442.34 | $1,442.34 | $1,442.34 |
| 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 | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 99 | $5,295.17 | $5,295.17 | $5,718.78 |
| Virginia | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $5,193.84 | $5,193.84 | $5,193.84 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $11,675.00 | $11,675.00 | $11,675.00 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $4,221.60 | $4,221.60 | $4,221.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $9,816.80 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $9,816.80 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $9,816.80 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $9,816.80 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $9,816.80 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $9,816.80 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $9,816.80 | not published |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $11,675.00 | $2,074.34 – $8,456.92 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $13,242.90 | $1,043.83 – $6,823.84 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,987.12 – $12,688.83 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,011.79 – $7,139.22 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $3,011.79 – $7,050.03 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,011.79 – $7,139.22 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,011.79 – $6,293.23 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $3,011.79 – $7,139.22 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $4,557.00 – $4,557.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $2,970.03 – $6,296.46 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $3,011.79 – $7,050.03 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $2,926.53 – $6,293.23 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $3,011.79 – $7,050.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $7,472.21 – $7,629.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $7,472.21 – $7,629.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $6,482.95 – $6,824.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $7,629.52 – $7,629.52 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $6,807.77 – $6,951.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $6,870.98 – $7,232.61 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $7,082.15 – $7,231.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $6,396.20 – $6,732.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $6,807.77 – $7,166.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $7,136.62 – $7,286.86 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $6,951.09 – $6,951.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $6,807.77 – $7,166.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $6,797.01 – $6,940.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $7,472.21 – $7,629.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $7,180.34 – $7,558.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $7,411.01 – $7,567.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $6,797.01 – $6,940.11 |