Tonsillectomy (child under 12) cost at US hospitals
Tonsillectomy, under age 12 · CPT 42825
$269.50
lowest cash price
$6,193.68
national median
$28,175.61
highest cash price
153
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $269.50–$28,175.61 — 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 | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 2 | $2,979.01 | $2,979.01 | $2,979.01 |
| California | 74 | $286.80 | $14,319.20 | $14,319.20 |
| Colorado | 15 | $8,292.12 | $8,292.12 | $8,292.12 |
| Florida | 13 | $912.60 | $912.60 | $912.60 |
| 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 | 31 | $481.80 | $9,352.32 | $14,431.47 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 18 | $459.00 | $650.40 | $28,175.61 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 2 | $8,453.68 | $8,453.68 | $8,453.68 |
| 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 |
| Mississippi | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $7,365.28 | $7,365.28 | $7,365.28 |
| Montana | 2 | $394.40 | $394.40 | $394.40 |
| 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 | 43 | $292.00 | $6,193.68 | $17,520.07 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $4,130.78 | $4,130.78 | $8,595.95 |
| Oregon | 11 | $416.16 | $572.40 | $789.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $1,889.50 | $1,889.50 | $1,889.50 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $7,932.46 | $7,932.46 | $13,399.31 |
| 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 | 100 | $4,182.80 | $4,182.80 | $4,555.73 |
| Virginia | 18 | $12,966.95 | $12,966.95 | $17,027.51 |
| Washington | 29 | $6,523.41 | $6,523.41 | $6,523.41 |
| West Virginia | 11 | $269.50 | $431.20 | $6,056.50 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $1,240.00 | $1,240.00 | $1,240.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $269.50 | not published |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $269.50 | not published |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $279.50 | not published |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $279.50 | not published |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $286.80 | $41.00 – $467.03 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $290.50 | not published |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $292.00 | not published |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $394.40 | $17,423.47 – $17,423.47 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $416.16 | $238.28 – $867.00 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $431.20 | not published |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $459.00 | not published |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $481.80 | not published |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $481.80 | $738.76 – $2,124.18 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $481.80 | $586.19 – $2,679.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $481.80 | $2,970.16 – $2,970.16 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $526.80 | $201.25 – $230.71 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $572.40 | $238.28 – $564.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $630.96 | $50.00 – $420.32 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $650.40 | $245.41 – $5,699.45 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $650.40 | $245.41 – $4,903.34 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $650.40 | $245.41 – $5,201.22 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $650.40 | $245.41 – $5,885.87 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $650.40 | $245.41 – $653.97 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $650.40 | $245.41 – $5,756.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $650.40 | $211.38 – $5,239.04 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $650.40 | $245.41 – $5,090.43 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $650.40 | $245.41 – $4,602.15 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $650.40 | $245.41 – $5,109.01 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $650.40 | $245.41 – $5,042.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $650.40 | $245.41 – $5,203.21 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $789.75 | not published |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $912.60 | $1.10 – $5,600.62 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $912.60 | $1.10 – $5,903.23 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $912.60 | $170.32 – $6,800.15 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $912.60 | $192.51 – $6,800.15 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $912.60 | $1.10 – $5,768.63 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $1,240.00 | $249.32 – $832.73 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $1,889.50 | $205.80 – $11,917.49 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $2,141.34 | $205.80 – $9,970.45 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $2,652.00 | not published |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $2,652.00 | not published |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $2,652.00 | not published |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $2,652.00 | not published |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $2,652.00 | not published |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $2,652.00 | not published |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $2,652.00 | not published |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,652.00 | not published |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $2,652.00 | not published |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $2,652.00 | not published |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,652.00 | not published |