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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $17,520.07 | $5,869.15 – $5,869.15 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $18,558.94 | $0.96 – $12,668.17 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $28,175.61 | $2.28 – $11,438.86 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,935.04 – $8,590.21 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,897.10 – $8,590.21 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,364.93 – $23,814.93 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $1,897.10 – $8,590.21 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $1,897.10 – $8,590.21 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $1,897.10 – $8,590.21 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $1,897.10 – $8,590.21 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $4,419.21 – $11,242.47 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $4,419.21 – $11,077.84 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $9,011.23 – $9,390.65 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $9,011.23 – $9,390.65 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $9,011.23 – $9,390.65 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $9,011.23 – $9,390.65 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $9,011.23 – $9,390.65 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $9,011.23 – $9,390.65 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $9,011.23 – $9,390.65 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $9,011.23 – $9,390.65 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $1,915.14 – $10,064.23 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $1,915.14 – $10,064.23 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $2,051.93 – $10,064.23 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $2,051.93 – $10,064.23 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $2,051.93 – $10,064.23 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $1,915.14 – $10,064.23 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $1,915.14 – $10,064.23 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $2,051.93 – $9,943.59 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $1,915.14 – $10,064.23 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $1,660.42 – $5,269.42 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $1,660.42 – $5,269.42 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $11,109.38 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $11,544.26 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $1,924.91 – $10,574.16 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $9,992.09 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $10,574.16 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $1,924.91 – $11,107.71 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $5,801.65 – $18,609.00 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $5,869.15 – $18,609.00 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | not published | $5,801.65 – $18,609.00 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | not published | $5,832.86 – $18,609.00 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | not published | $5,832.86 – $18,609.00 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | not published | $5,869.15 – $18,609.00 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | not published | $5,832.86 – $18,609.00 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $3,639.11 – $16,088.00 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $2,666.59 – $8,282.00 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | not published | $5,505.90 – $6,056.49 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | not published | $3,639.11 – $9,733.00 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | not published | $3,605.96 – $11,255.00 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | not published | $2,649.56 – $6,056.49 |