Removal of adenoids cost at US hospitals
Removal of adenoids · CPT 42836
$235.71
lowest cash price
$4,089.82
national median
$33,427.05
highest cash price
109
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $235.71–$33,427.05 — 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 | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 75 | $235.71 | $8,820.00 | $8,820.00 |
| Colorado | 13 | $8,292.12 | $8,292.12 | $8,292.12 |
| Florida | 14 | $847.60 | $10,326.00 | $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 | 28 | $477.60 | $596.00 | $23,888.35 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 15 | $454.80 | $596.00 | $596.00 |
| 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 |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | 14 | $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 | 36 | $847.60 | $847.60 | $847.60 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $5,196.95 | $5,196.95 | $5,196.95 |
| Oregon | 9 | $571.32 | $571.32 | $571.32 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $339.00 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 97 | $4,089.82 | $4,089.82 | $19,181.91 |
| Virginia | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $3,306.33 | $3,306.33 | $3,306.33 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $5,614.50 | $5,614.50 | $5,614.50 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $932.00 | $932.00 | $932.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | not published | not published |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | not published | not published |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | not published | $3,241.09 – $12,449.61 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,694.56 – $15,653.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | not published | $753.00 – $5,755.71 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $250.95 – $5,560.00 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | not published | $3,462.26 – $7,686.23 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | not published | $3,110.87 – $3,110.87 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | not published | $3,462.26 – $7,847.91 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $237.90 – $3,064.57 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | not published | $3,775.65 – $11,306.00 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $261.42 – $3,456.53 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $237.90 – $3,064.57 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | not published | $237.90 – $3,064.57 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | not published | $295.62 – $2,051.79 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | not published | $260.78 – $870.08 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $3,626.25 – $21,931.00 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | not published | $3,839.27 – $15,322.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | not published | $56.50 – $1,291.25 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | not published | $2,277.00 – $5,977.46 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | not published | $3,138.92 – $9,102.85 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | not published | $2,535.00 – $6,118.21 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | not published | $135.43 – $6,593.02 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,590.40 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | not published | $260.78 – $870.08 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $237.90 – $3,064.57 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $3,626.25 – $21,931.00 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | not published | $285.35 – $1,810.28 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | not published | $135.43 – $14,886.15 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | not published | $56.50 – $1,291.25 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | not published | $3,136.68 – $5,646.02 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | not published | $56.50 – $1,291.25 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | not published | $3,388.00 – $7,791.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | not published | $242.08 – $4,120.64 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,196.84 – $9,206.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | not published | $56.50 – $1,291.25 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | not published | $3,626.25 – $6,743.94 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $2,459.51 – $7,791.00 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,261.72 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $295.62 – $2,488.25 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $56.50 – $1,291.25 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,261.72 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,261.72 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $892.05 – $892.05 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $56.50 – $1,291.25 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $3,136.68 – $5,646.02 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $3,387.27 – $6,097.09 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $3,136.68 – $5,646.02 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $3,136.68 – $5,646.02 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $3,136.68 – $5,646.02 |