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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $576.00 – $10,276.96 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $341.78 – $7,516.44 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $341.78 – $7,516.44 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $409.47 – $6,683.34 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $409.47 – $6,494.18 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $287.07 – $366.48 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | not published | not published |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $2,302.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,150.00 – $6,273.88 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $5,708.03 – $20,001.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $957.01 – $7,007.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $14,507.25 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $6,596.73 – $7,256.40 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $632.81 – $1,545.45 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $12,111.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $4,312.59 – $13,962.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $12,111.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $582.99 – $12,184.12 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $5,662.59 – $7,927.62 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $5,658.00 – $11,839.88 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $6,855.10 – $23,622.08 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $6,596.73 – $16,788.68 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $576.00 – $10,276.96 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $537.00 – $13,723.94 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $2,788.00 – $9,463.67 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $632.81 – $1,545.45 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $341.78 – $14,657.06 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $375.66 – $790.31 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $1,694.00 – $10,825.34 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | not published | $737.56 – $737.56 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | not published | $737.56 – $737.56 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | not published | $737.56 – $737.56 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | not published | $737.56 – $737.56 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | not published | $1,924.91 – $11,592.77 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | not published | not published |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | not published | not published |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | not published | $1,471.00 – $11,799.47 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $6,941.58 – $8,590.21 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | not published | $2,059.00 – $6,470.68 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | not published | not published |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | not published | $4,564.00 – $6,064.68 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | not published | $3,486.00 – $6,050.24 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $6,941.58 – $8,590.21 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | not published | not published |
| Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center | Williamsburg, VA | not published | $5,891.41 – $6,064.68 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | not published | $5,891.41 – $6,064.68 |