Removal of adenoids cost at US hospitals
Removal of adenoids · CPT 42831
$143.88
lowest cash price
$3,837.72
national median
$33,789.74
highest cash price
150
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $143.88–$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 | 17 | $143.88 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $3,850.04 – $12,755.94 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $4,264.23 – $16,652.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $4,707.49 – $16,652.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $3,552.91 – $3,730.55 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $237.68 – $3,886.00 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $3,462.26 – $6,322.09 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $4,331.18 – $4,331.18 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,120.64 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $216.07 – $3,655.87 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $3,405.22 – $3,405.22 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $3,405.22 – $3,405.22 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $3,405.22 – $3,405.22 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $813.00 – $5,755.71 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,120.64 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,120.64 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $246.76 – $3,663.93 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $246.76 – $3,560.23 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,790.00 – $2,163.04 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $163.77 – $223.26 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $1,549.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,600.00 – $5,105.49 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $9,648.00 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,196.84 – $9,206.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $886.62 – $7,975.81 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $578.58 – $7,007.00 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | not published | not published |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | not published | $7,984.00 – $29,531.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $12,362.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,694.56 – $4,064.02 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $374.88 – $889.33 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $1,983.88 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $9,636.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,415.31 – $8,124.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $7,332.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $352.63 – $6,823.84 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $1,983.88 – $4,620.72 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $8,003.00 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | not published | $470.33 – $3,339.23 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | not published | $470.33 – $3,339.23 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $12,362.00 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | not published | $1,797.68 – $1,983.88 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $3,839.27 – $12,755.94 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,694.56 – $9,402.66 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $813.00 – $5,755.71 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $758.00 – $7,686.23 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $3,117.78 – $5,562.00 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $374.88 – $889.33 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $135.43 – $8,035.25 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | not published | $1,983.88 – $3,942.20 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $223.75 – $480.57 |