Removal of external ear cost at US hospitals
Removal of external ear · CPT 69120
$962.40
lowest cash price
$6,465.11
national median
$15,155.39
highest cash price
87
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $962.40–$15,155.39 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($6,772.21) → Sep 1, 2026 ($7,000.36)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 72 | $9,307.20 | $9,307.20 | $9,307.20 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 53 | $1,076.40 | $1,076.40 | $1,076.40 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 25 | $962.40 | $962.40 | $962.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $962.40 | $962.40 | $962.40 |
| 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 | $8,139.99 | $8,139.99 | $8,139.99 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | $5,230.22 | $5,230.22 | $5,230.22 |
| 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 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $6,966.64 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 15 | $7,000.36 | $7,000.36 | $7,000.36 |
| 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 | $1,076.40 | $1,076.40 | $1,076.40 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $3,018.60 | $3,349.80 | $5,288.40 |
| 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 | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 99 | $4,555.73 | $4,878.88 | $4,878.88 |
| Virginia | 12 | $15,155.39 | $15,155.39 | $15,155.39 |
| Washington | 29 | $6,523.41 | $6,523.41 | $6,523.41 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $2,818.40 | $2,818.40 | $2,818.40 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | not published | $6,855.10 – $28,375.60 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | not published | $61.46 – $2,702.95 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | not published | $1,778.00 – $10,672.90 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | not published | $2,788.00 – $16,253.36 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | not published | $2,234.00 – $10,924.21 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | not published | $341.78 – $12,026.30 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | not published | $341.78 – $8,373.32 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | not published | $61.46 – $2,702.95 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | not published | $410.90 – $1,413.53 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $390.46 – $5,675.12 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $6,474.76 – $20,928.75 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | not published | $471.09 – $3,363.27 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | not published | $341.78 – $27,153.75 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | not published | $72.91 – $2,702.95 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | not published | $4,428.00 – $7,791.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | not published | $610.92 – $7,516.44 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $5,708.03 – $20,001.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | not published | $61.46 – $2,702.95 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | not published | $6,474.76 – $12,041.47 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $4,391.52 – $11,300.84 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | not published | $341.78 – $7,773.77 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $344.79 – $4,771.04 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $61.46 – $2,702.95 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $341.78 – $7,773.77 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $341.78 – $7,773.77 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $1,433.96 – $1,433.96 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $61.46 – $2,702.95 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $6,048.05 – $10,886.49 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $2,241.72 – $2,241.72 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $373.17 – $790.31 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $375.66 – $790.31 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $373.17 – $793.71 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $375.66 – $790.31 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $5,135.00 – $11,839.88 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $1,857.44 – $14,184.79 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $422.38 – $3,886.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $389.80 – $6,137.68 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $6,855.10 – $22,748.99 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $2,570.00 – $8,140.43 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $484.99 – $6,107.27 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $422.38 – $6,030.19 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $2,788.00 – $16,253.36 |