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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $166.20 | $18.77 – $76.38 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $166.40 | $28.96 – $77.97 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $166.98 | $11.00 – $59.56 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $167.79 | $79.48 – $3,982.87 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $168.00 | $18.59 – $74.50 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $169.20 | $18.56 – $931.20 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $170.25 | $55.81 – $204.30 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $170.25 | $55.81 – $100.46 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $170.25 | $60.27 – $108.49 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $170.25 | $55.81 – $100.46 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $170.25 | $55.81 – $100.46 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $170.25 | $60.27 – $108.49 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $170.25 | $55.81 – $100.46 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $170.25 | $50.17 – $204.30 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | $171.60 | $68.31 – $342.71 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $171.60 | $57.67 – $308.06 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $172.80 | $52.29 – $194.40 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $173.57 | $40.35 – $225.75 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $174.00 | $30.38 – $75.95 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $174.20 | $0.01 – $241.20 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $174.20 | $0.01 – $241.20 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $174.20 | $0.01 – $241.20 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $174.40 | not published |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $175.28 | not published |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $175.68 | $64.49 – $1,293.00 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $177.52 | $29.42 – $85.68 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $177.60 | $53.75 – $199.80 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $177.60 | $53.75 – $199.80 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $177.66 | $58.52 – $81.92 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $177.99 | $79.50 – $1,687.00 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $178.40 | $65.79 – $200.70 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $179.40 | $47.75 – $248.40 |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $180.21 | $58.52 – $134.57 |