Tonsillectomy (age 12+) cost at US hospitals
Tonsillectomy, age 12 or over · CPT 42826
$235.04
lowest cash price
$4,558.89
national median
$38,572.71
highest cash price
190
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $235.04–$38,572.71 — 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 | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 3 | $654.55 | $654.55 | $3,618.35 |
| California | 75 | $244.89 | $8,657.60 | $8,657.60 |
| Colorado | 15 | $8,292.12 | $8,292.12 | $8,292.12 |
| Florida | 21 | $897.00 | $33,427.05 | $38,572.71 |
| 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 | 36 | $499.20 | $13,550.22 | $34,192.09 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 23 | $475.20 | $622.40 | $31,085.19 |
| Kansas | 9 | $12,331.00 | $12,331.00 | $12,331.00 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $570.60 | $570.60 | $10,114.02 |
| 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 | $8,443.47 | $8,443.47 | $8,443.47 |
| Montana | 2 | $375.20 | $375.20 | $375.20 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $235.04 | $235.04 | $235.04 |
| 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 | $7,267.74 |
| 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 | 49 | $278.50 | $11,477.23 | $27,507.43 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $4,874.10 | $4,874.10 | $4,884.55 |
| Oregon | 11 | $396.00 | $543.24 | $750.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $461.40 | $461.40 | $2,425.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $10,435.55 | $10,435.55 | $10,518.88 |
| 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 | 105 | $2,735.53 | $4,424.11 | $19,719.95 |
| Virginia | 19 | $12,895.33 | $14,221.25 | $17,974.77 |
| Washington | 29 | $4,725.15 | $4,725.15 | $4,725.15 |
| West Virginia | 13 | $257.50 | $2,138.00 | $8,409.69 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $1,308.80 | $1,308.80 | $1,308.80 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $3,405.22 – $3,405.22 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $3,405.22 – $3,405.22 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $813.00 – $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 | $272.15 – $3,663.93 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,790.00 – $2,163.04 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $186.62 – $246.61 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $1,549.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,600.00 – $5,105.49 |
| 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 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $9,648.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $645.40 – $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 – $29,531.00 |
| 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 | $413.58 – $992.53 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | not published | $7,984.00 – $29,531.00 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $1,983.88 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $1,983.88 – $4,620.72 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $9,636.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $7,332.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,415.31 – $8,124.00 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $1,983.88 – $4,620.72 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $4,901.93 – $8,003.00 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | not published | $671.46 – $3,339.23 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | not published | $671.46 – $3,339.23 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $390.95 – $6,823.84 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $272.15 – $3,560.23 |
| 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 | $1,797.68 – $1,983.88 |
| 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 | $813.00 – $5,755.71 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $2,902.18 – $5,562.00 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $413.58 – $992.53 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | not published | $1,983.88 – $2,776.63 |
| 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 – $3,942.20 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $248.12 – $530.04 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $2,323.00 – $6,179.00 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | not published | $489.20 – $489.20 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | not published | $489.20 – $489.20 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | not published | $489.20 – $489.20 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | not published | $489.20 – $489.20 |
| 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 | $2,074.00 – $6,608.41 |