Incision of eardrum cost at US hospitals
Incision of eardrum · CPT 69420
$47.74
lowest cash price
$552.75
national median
$5,419.00
highest cash price
244
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 | 19 | $274.80 | $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 | 7 | $153.00 | $3,486.60 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $277.68 – $353.39 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $240.57 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $237.57 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $240.57 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $230.37 – $5,405.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $240.57 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $2,572.00 – $2,572.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $212.17 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $237.57 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $209.07 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $237.57 – $4,840.09 |
| 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 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $375.86 – $7,231.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $6,807.77 – $7,166.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $6,396.20 – $6,732.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $7,411.01 – $7,567.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $7,136.62 – $7,286.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $6,368.11 – $6,368.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $6,332.31 – $6,665.59 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $6,870.98 – $7,232.61 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $6,686.04 – $6,826.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $6,323.56 – $6,656.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $6,899.90 – $7,045.16 |