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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $9,791.00 | $3,011.79 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $9,791.00 | $3,011.79 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $9,791.00 | $3,011.79 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $9,791.00 | $3,011.79 – $7,175.28 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $10,326.00 | $3,462.26 – $9,175.00 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $19,181.91 | $3,330.57 – $6,661.13 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $21,017.72 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $23,888.35 | not published |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $33,427.05 | $758.00 – $7,686.23 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,063.85 – $4,353.82 |
| 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 |