Removal cerumen impacted (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC Removal Cerumen Impacted Bl · CPT 69210
$12.60
lowest cash price
$163.20
national median
$1,669.00
highest cash price
693
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $12.60–$1,669.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($95.85) → Sep 1, 2026 ($126.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $229.32 | $292.50 | $496.08 |
| Arizona | 12 | $42.81 | $109.00 | $495.66 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $12.60 | $99.45 | $159.90 |
| California | 86 | $17.71 | $175.28 | $1,145.97 |
| Colorado | 16 | $35.21 | $406.93 | $406.93 |
| Florida | 75 | $179.40 | $232.84 | $1,103.48 |
| Georgia | 17 | $70.75 | $368.55 | $789.92 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $68.25 |
| Illinois | 43 | $30.00 | $193.68 | $952.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $25.55 | $57.60 | $582.96 |
| Iowa | 24 | $97.02 | $235.20 | $1,385.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $267.08 | $267.08 | $310.80 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $61.80 | $221.40 | $582.96 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $152.62 | $152.62 | $152.62 |
| Maine | 7 | $95.85 | $107.95 | $314.45 |
| Michigan | 27 | $81.12 | $126.00 | $244.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $88.31 | $172.80 | $288.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $19.32 | $29.20 | $99.84 |
| Missouri | 18 | $39.00 | $448.80 | $449.02 |
| Montana | 2 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $111.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $38.01 | $97.02 | $253.15 |
| Nevada | 3 | $110.09 | $110.09 | $110.09 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| New Jersey | 9 | $64.92 | $65.75 | $69.95 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $177.66 | $177.66 | $177.66 |
| New York | 23 | $42.00 | $70.29 | $882.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $162.00 | $185.98 | $258.72 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $138.40 | $177.60 | $443.20 |
| Ohio | 57 | $38.00 | $170.25 | $1,261.00 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $95.00 | $117.65 | $768.10 |
| Oregon | 13 | $83.52 | $366.00 | $496.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $75.60 | $145.80 | $1,669.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $79.50 | $103.00 | $155.00 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $138.40 | $147.20 | $264.80 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $16.20 | $46.65 | $101.10 |
| Texas | 105 | $33.71 | $124.01 | $735.00 |
| Virginia | 30 | $41.40 | $186.50 | $263.50 |
| Washington | 32 | $65.80 | $163.20 | $583.10 |
| West Virginia | 14 | $86.40 | $108.00 | $1,423.67 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $37.10 | $76.45 | $286.83 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $37.52 | $41.93 | $153.30 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $12.60 | $51.67 – $257.50 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $15.96 | $51.00 – $257.50 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $16.20 | $47.19 – $108.48 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $17.64 | $22.93 – $108.78 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $17.71 | $26.79 – $155.62 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $19.32 | $47.19 – $108.48 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $19.32 | $51.88 – $151.31 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $21.00 | $52.16 – $426.00 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $23.78 | $51.98 – $87.42 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $24.64 | $53.79 – $122.24 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $25.55 | $62.41 – $124.83 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $26.10 | $51.98 – $87.42 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $26.70 | $6.00 – $86.98 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $27.00 | $40.50 – $81.00 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $28.80 | $40.50 – $81.00 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $29.20 | $51.67 – $628.00 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $29.70 | $40.50 – $81.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $30.00 | $63.22 – $102.41 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $30.00 | $61.89 – $102.41 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $30.00 | $61.89 – $102.41 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $30.00 | $63.22 – $102.41 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $31.16 | $6.00 – $81.20 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $31.16 | $26.79 – $76.99 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $33.71 | $5.78 – $48.15 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $35.21 | $29.50 – $67.90 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $36.90 | $35.03 – $255.44 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $37.10 | $51.92 – $187.21 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $37.52 | $30.80 – $67.90 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $38.00 | not published |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $38.00 | $58.69 – $176.07 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $38.01 | $30.80 – $67.90 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $38.40 | $22.98 – $74.00 |
| Mercy Primary Care - Bernie | Bernie, MO | $39.00 | $23.04 – $52.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $40.06 | $63.20 – $79.00 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $40.95 | $40.95 – $245.70 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $40.95 | $40.95 – $245.70 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $40.95 | $49.14 – $283.92 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $41.40 | not published |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $41.93 | $33.60 – $67.90 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $42.00 | $32.91 – $77.10 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $42.12 | $59.40 – $87.42 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $42.50 | $3,818.00 – $3,818.00 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $42.81 | $24.36 – $133.98 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $42.91 | $33.60 – $67.90 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $43.01 | $26.79 – $89.09 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional South Campus | Meridian, MS | $44.80 | $53.44 – $119.05 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $45.54 | $39.52 – $39.52 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $45.54 | $15.69 – $15.69 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $45.54 | $39.52 – $39.52 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $45.54 | $39.52 – $39.52 |