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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | not published | $886.62 – $975.28 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | not published | $886.62 – $975.28 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | not published | $886.62 – $957.55 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | not published | $886.62 – $957.55 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | not published | $886.62 – $975.28 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | not published | $886.62 – $975.28 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | not published | not published |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | not published | $578.00 – $7,686.23 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | not published | $905.00 – $6,470.23 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $2,534.50 – $2,534.50 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | not published | $1,191.02 – $9,717.57 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $672.42 – $3,822.10 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $2,852.89 – $6,834.94 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | not published | $3,626.25 – $17,193.00 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | not published | $3,168.99 – $7,912.98 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | not published | $614.00 – $7,686.23 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | not published | $672.42 – $3,822.10 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $2,443.00 – $12,677.36 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | not published | $2,300.00 – $15,850.16 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | not published | $1,746.72 – $10,103.00 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | not published | $3,388.00 – $7,791.00 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | not published | $484.05 – $4,687.89 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | not published | $122.65 – $1,291.25 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | not published | $3,165.74 – $3,292.37 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | not published | $3,220.41 – $8,701.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $484.05 – $8,035.25 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | not published | $104.85 – $1,291.25 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | not published | $3,624.60 – $7,888.83 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,266.75 – $9,206.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | not published | $1,043.83 – $6,217.98 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | not published | $1,609.00 – $1,609.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | not published | $1,609.00 – $1,609.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | not published | $962.05 – $4,120.64 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | not published | $484.05 – $5,327.15 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | not published | $495.06 – $1,432.11 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,453.36 – $5,646.02 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | not published | $495.06 – $786.65 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | not published | $122.65 – $1,291.25 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | not published | $500.01 – $651.35 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | not published | $1,416.26 – $3,450.35 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | not published | $1,270.68 – $3,450.35 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | not published | $1,245.04 – $3,450.35 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | not published | $1,634.08 – $3,808.49 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | not published | $3,421.14 – $9,283.38 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | not published | $3,624.60 – $7,908.00 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | not published | $3,423.00 – $6,732.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | not published | $1,609.00 – $1,609.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | not published | $822.88 – $2,601.75 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | not published | $484.05 – $3,815.05 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | not published | $484.05 – $13,945.78 |