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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | not published | $590.39 – $9,041.97 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | not published | $590.39 – $7,348.95 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | not published | $557.45 – $5,167.85 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $260.52 – $557.83 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $260.52 – $557.83 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $262.17 – $553.76 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $260.52 – $557.83 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | not published | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $278.91 – $6,030.19 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $5,135.00 – $11,839.88 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $278.91 – $3,886.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $271.96 – $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 | $3,632.00 – $8,140.43 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $320.26 – $6,107.27 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $4,006.00 – $16,253.36 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $193.53 – $193.53 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $193.53 – $7,516.44 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $252.76 – $6,668.63 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $285.74 – $6,494.19 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $252.76 – $6,668.63 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $2,236.00 – $24,380.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $60.66 – $2,702.95 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $60.66 – $2,702.95 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $60.66 – $2,702.95 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $1,897.10 – $8,590.21 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $5,999.38 – $14,998.44 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | not published | $2,693.60 – $4,121.61 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $5,652.51 – $5,878.61 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $278.91 – $6,030.19 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | not published | $599.35 – $8,202.79 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,693.60 – $14,184.79 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | not published | $1,175.43 – $6,160.68 |