Remove tonsils and adenoids cost at US hospitals
Remove tonsils and adenoids · CPT 42821
$203.30
lowest cash price
$3,837.72
national median
$33,427.05
highest cash price
187
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $203.30–$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 | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 2 | $3,556.70 | $3,556.70 | $3,556.70 |
| California | 79 | $203.30 | $1,456.00 | $10,080.00 |
| Colorado | 15 | $8,292.12 | $8,292.12 | $8,292.12 |
| Florida | 16 | $1,133.60 | $10,326.00 | $33,427.05 |
| Georgia | 23 | $11,148.00 | $11,148.00 | $11,148.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $251.52 | $251.52 | $251.52 |
| Illinois | 36 | $597.60 | $14,234.07 | $24,770.23 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 19 | $569.40 | $746.40 | $17,058.85 |
| Kansas | 9 | $12,129.62 | $12,129.62 | $12,129.62 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $651.00 | $651.00 | $651.00 |
| 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 | 25 | $4,558.89 | $4,558.89 | $4,558.89 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $8,245.33 | $8,245.33 | $8,245.33 |
| Montana | 2 | $446.40 | $446.40 | $446.40 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $281.60 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| 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 | 17 | $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 | 48 | $328.50 | $3,600.75 | $20,075.76 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $4,756.95 | $4,756.95 | $5,746.40 |
| Oregon | 11 | $470.40 | $643.68 | $890.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $559.20 | $559.20 | $1,511.50 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $12,339.43 | $12,339.43 | $12,339.43 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 104 | $3,638.49 | $3,780.25 | $20,753.32 |
| Virginia | 18 | $11,981.31 | $12,106.66 | $14,098.67 |
| Washington | 29 | $3,306.33 | $3,306.33 | $3,306.33 |
| West Virginia | 13 | $305.50 | $651.00 | $10,773.50 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $1,375.20 | $1,375.20 | $1,375.20 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $926.00 – $5,755.71 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $232.41 – $4,120.64 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $232.41 – $4,120.64 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $323.29 – $3,663.93 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $323.29 – $3,560.23 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $2,187.00 – $2,465.05 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $225.75 – $292.68 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $1,549.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,750.00 – $5,105.49 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $2,455.00 – $10,989.00 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,196.84 – $9,206.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $886.62 – $7,975.81 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $774.98 – $7,007.00 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | not published | not published |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | not published | $7,984.00 – $31,393.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $12,362.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,694.56 – $4,064.02 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $491.50 – $1,187.65 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | not published | $7,984.00 – $31,393.00 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $2,044.24 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $2,455.00 – $10,976.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,415.31 – $8,124.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $2,455.00 – $7,332.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $465.70 – $6,823.84 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $1,983.88 – $5,254.47 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $8,003.00 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | not published | $764.89 – $3,339.23 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | not published | $764.89 – $3,339.23 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $12,362.00 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | not published | $1,983.88 – $2,044.24 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $3,839.27 – $12,755.94 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,694.56 – $9,402.66 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $926.00 – $5,755.71 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $863.00 – $7,686.23 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $3,117.78 – $5,562.00 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $491.50 – $1,187.65 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | not published | $1,983.88 – $4,012.15 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $232.41 – $8,035.25 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | not published | $1,983.88 – $4,482.89 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $295.86 – $628.32 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $2,664.00 – $6,179.00 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | not published | $580.97 – $580.97 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | not published | $580.97 – $580.97 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | not published | $580.97 – $580.97 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | not published | $580.97 – $580.97 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | not published | $873.32 – $6,260.10 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | not published | $886.62 – $3,850.36 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | not published | $2,360.00 – $6,608.41 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | not published | $3,552.91 – $4,342.00 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | not published | $2,535.00 – $6,118.21 |