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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $2,241.72 – $2,241.72 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $7,332.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $12,362.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $237.83 – $510.39 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $237.83 – $510.39 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $239.58 – $506.32 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $237.83 – $510.39 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | not published | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $6,490.83 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $12,362.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,693.60 – $7,944.33 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $256.91 – $3,886.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $248.66 – $3,374.38 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $3,839.27 – $12,284.47 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $3,632.00 – $6,619.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $294.99 – $3,886.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $256.91 – $3,886.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $3,138.92 – $9,102.85 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $135.43 – $135.43 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $135.43 – $4,120.64 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $232.39 – $3,655.87 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $261.42 – $3,560.23 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $232.39 – $3,655.87 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $2,236.00 – $24,380.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $56.50 – $1,291.25 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $56.50 – $1,291.25 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $56.50 – $1,291.25 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $256.91 – $3,886.00 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $3,360.01 – $8,400.02 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $3,165.74 – $3,292.37 |