Removal of adenoids cost at US hospitals
Removal of adenoids · CPT 42831
$210.18
lowest cash price
$3,837.72
national median
$33,789.74
highest cash price
149
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $210.18–$33,789.74 — 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 | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 2 | $4,488.40 | $4,488.40 | $4,488.40 |
| California | 75 | $223.56 | $9,878.40 | $9,878.40 |
| Colorado | 14 | $8,292.12 | $8,292.12 | $8,292.12 |
| Florida | 17 | $730.60 | $730.60 | $33,427.05 |
| Georgia | 23 | $9,791.00 | $9,791.00 | $9,791.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 35 | $442.80 | $17,910.16 | $30,516.42 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 17 | $421.80 | $556.00 | $904.60 |
| Kansas | 8 | 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 | $4,558.89 | $4,558.89 | $4,558.89 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $10,600.60 | $10,600.60 | $10,600.60 |
| Montana | 2 | $338.40 | $338.40 | $338.40 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $210.18 | $210.18 | $210.18 |
| 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 | 16 | $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 | 41 | $730.60 | $9,730.61 | $19,295.21 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $4,882.83 | $4,882.83 | $5,114.45 |
| Oregon | 10 | $493.56 | $493.56 | $681.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $409.80 | $409.80 | $1,889.67 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $12,856.88 | $12,856.88 | $12,856.88 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 102 | $2,646.57 | $2,709.63 | $16,435.01 |
| Virginia | 17 | $19,275.65 | $19,275.65 | $33,789.74 |
| Washington | 29 | $3,306.33 | $3,306.33 | $3,306.33 |
| West Virginia | 4 | $2,363.50 | $2,737.50 | $5,153.60 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $975.20 | $975.20 | $975.20 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,364.93 – $12,688.83 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $1,042.99 – $4,353.82 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $2,970.03 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $2,926.53 – $7,175.28 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $4,954.20 – $5,162.80 |
| 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 | $1,660.42 – $5,269.42 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $1,660.42 – $5,269.42 |
| 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 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $3,249.27 – $18,609.00 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $3,287.07 – $18,609.00 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | not published | $3,249.27 – $18,609.00 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | not published | $3,266.75 – $18,609.00 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | not published | $3,266.75 – $18,609.00 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | not published | $3,287.07 – $18,609.00 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | not published | $3,266.75 – $18,609.00 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $3,221.84 – $16,088.00 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $2,666.59 – $8,282.00 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | not published | $3,083.64 – $3,392.00 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | not published | $3,083.64 – $9,733.00 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | not published | $3,204.76 – $11,255.00 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | not published | $2,649.56 – $3,392.00 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | not published | $3,083.64 – $9,269.00 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | not published | $12,504.00 – $12,504.00 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | not published | $970.00 – $14,915.19 |