Incision of eardrum cost at US hospitals
Incision of eardrum · CPT 69421
$206.11
lowest cash price
$3,837.72
national median
$30,746.36
highest cash price
127
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $206.11–$30,746.36 — the variation is the story.
Median 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 | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 2 | $2,039.60 | $2,039.60 | $2,039.60 |
| California | 71 | $354.42 | $7,873.60 | $7,873.60 |
| Colorado | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 53 | $508.95 | $508.95 | $30,746.36 |
| Georgia | 23 | $6,653.00 | $6,653.00 | $6,653.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 31 | $295.20 | $726.40 | $25,316.12 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 17 | $281.40 | $726.40 | $11,382.01 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 2 | $972.00 | $972.00 | $972.00 |
| 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 |
| Mississippi | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $7,381.67 | $7,381.67 | $7,381.67 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 9 | $206.11 | $206.11 | $206.11 |
| 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 | 38 | $508.95 | $508.95 | $14,059.76 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $4,074.40 | $4,074.40 | $4,074.40 |
| Oregon | 10 | $234.24 | $234.24 | $883.44 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $3,810.50 | $3,810.50 | $3,810.50 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $2,081.50 | $2,878.50 | $2,878.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 101 | $2,872.80 | $3,082.72 | $16,435.01 |
| Virginia | 16 | $15,314.90 | $15,314.90 | $15,314.90 |
| Washington | 29 | $3,306.33 | $3,306.33 | $3,306.33 |
| West Virginia | 8 | $972.00 | $3,811.00 | $5,378.00 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $1,358.40 | $1,358.40 | $1,358.40 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $4,954.20 – $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 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $7,411.01 – $7,567.03 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $4,954.20 – $5,162.80 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $4,954.20 – $5,162.80 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $4,954.20 – $5,162.80 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $4,954.20 – $5,162.80 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $4,954.20 – $5,162.80 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $4,954.20 – $5,162.80 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $4,954.20 – $5,162.80 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $868.89 – $4,566.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $868.89 – $4,566.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $930.95 – $4,566.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $930.95 – $4,662.34 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $930.95 – $5,369.54 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $868.89 – $4,662.34 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $868.89 – $4,566.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $930.95 – $5,369.54 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $868.89 – $4,566.09 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $1,019.57 – $3,669.88 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $1,019.57 – $3,669.88 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $886.62 – $6,090.36 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $886.62 – $6,233.91 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $873.32 – $5,710.05 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $886.62 – $5,395.74 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $886.62 – $5,710.05 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $873.32 – $5,998.17 |