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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $46.64 | $24.36 – $146.16 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $46.65 | $15.69 – $134.31 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $46.65 | $39.52 – $116.76 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $46.65 | $15.69 – $120.01 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $46.65 | $15.69 – $116.68 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $46.65 | $15.69 – $134.31 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $46.65 | $39.52 – $128.45 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $46.65 | $39.52 – $120.01 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $46.65 | $15.69 – $125.48 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $46.65 | $39.52 – $138.14 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $46.65 | $39.52 – $125.48 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $46.65 | $39.52 – $125.48 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $46.65 | $39.52 – $116.68 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $48.07 | $0.96 – $125.19 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $49.20 | $50.79 – $148.15 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $50.00 | not published |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $50.60 | $26.79 – $81.26 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $55.80 | $30.53 – $170.72 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $56.88 | $117.85 – $360.75 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $56.88 | $71.50 – $325.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $56.88 | $41.41 – $325.00 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $56.88 | $26.00 – $325.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $57.60 | $5.03 – $63.69 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $57.60 | $6.19 – $63.69 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $57.60 | $5.03 – $63.69 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $57.60 | $6.19 – $63.69 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $57.60 | $6.19 – $63.69 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $60.93 | $35.03 – $133.08 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $61.50 | $28.29 – $98.40 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $61.80 | $37.39 – $37.39 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $62.40 | $6.00 – $130.50 |
| Ocean University Medical Center | Brick, NJ | $64.92 | $59.40 – $368.00 |
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | Manahawkin, NJ | $64.92 | $64.92 – $77.90 |
| Bayshore Medical Center | Holmdel, NJ | $65.75 | $65.75 – $368.00 |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune City, NJ | $65.75 | $65.75 – $78.90 |
| Riverview Medical Center | Red Bank, NJ | $65.75 | $65.75 – $368.00 |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | Perth Amboy, NJ | $65.80 | $65.80 – $795.00 |
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $65.80 | $57.68 – $68.34 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $65.80 | not published |