Incision of eardrum cost at US hospitals
Incision of eardrum · CPT 69420
$47.74
lowest cash price
$548.25
national median
$5,419.00
highest cash price
247
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $47.74–$5,419.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($282.47) → Sep 1, 2026 ($274.80)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $433.68 | $553.02 | $2,237.04 |
| Arizona | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 82 | $47.74 | $618.80 | $873.60 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 54 | $358.80 | $754.65 | $771.72 |
| Georgia | 24 | $615.42 | $615.42 | $615.42 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $132.16 | $132.16 | $132.16 |
| Illinois | 31 | $300.30 | $375.60 | $913.60 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 18 | $241.15 | $913.60 | $2,083.90 |
| Kansas | 10 | 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 | $325.68 | $325.68 | $325.68 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | $398.75 | $398.75 | $1,290.58 |
| Montana | 2 | $284.00 | $284.00 | $287.20 |
| Nebraska | 10 | $166.34 | $166.34 | $443.22 |
| 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 | 17 | $253.79 | $273.48 | $5,419.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $268.38 | $268.38 | $268.38 |
| New York | 20 | $74.36 | $274.80 | $792.00 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $679.00 | $679.00 | $679.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 37 | $358.80 | $1,272.00 | $1,272.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $479.05 | $479.05 | $479.05 |
| Oregon | 12 | $293.76 | $619.50 | $683.40 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $77.74 | $2,611.20 | $4,707.60 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $428.00 | $592.00 | $592.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $281.60 | $281.60 | $610.40 |
| Tennessee | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 96 | $129.33 | $385.12 | $1,071.31 |
| Virginia | 15 | $382.50 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Washington | 32 | $277.90 | $566.30 | $1,122.16 |
| West Virginia | 8 | $109.50 | $272.50 | $1,666.17 |
| Wisconsin | 23 | $163.77 | $285.00 | $949.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $18.32 – $133.37 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $348.15 – $348.15 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $351.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $116.11 – $370.70 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $116.11 – $370.70 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $117.30 – $370.70 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $116.11 – $370.70 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $351.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $351.00 – $4,116.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $351.00 – $6,291.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $127.59 – $2,302.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $127.59 – $2,302.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $224.24 – $2,079.00 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $64.09 – $295.06 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $109.07 – $261.78 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $128.03 – $254.93 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $21.64 – $133.37 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $109.07 – $261.78 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $21.64 – $133.37 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $18.32 – $133.37 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $127.59 – $2,302.00 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | not published | $243.21 – $248.08 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $226.15 – $235.20 |