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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $2,110.56 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $2,110.56 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $2,149.64 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $2,149.64 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $2,149.64 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $2,110.56 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $2,110.56 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $2,149.64 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | not published | $1,954.22 – $2,149.64 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | not published | not published |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | not published | $713.00 – $13,723.94 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $968.38 – $968.38 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | not published | $527.50 – $17,995.47 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $259.15 – $5,675.12 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $5,189.13 – $12,203.95 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | not published | $6,474.76 – $21,931.00 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | not published | $6,336.50 – $14,049.11 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | not published | $5,658.31 – $14,128.81 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | not published | $758.00 – $13,723.94 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | not published | $259.15 – $5,675.12 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $2,836.00 – $23,476.57 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | not published | $2,600.00 – $15,850.16 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | not published | $2,159.89 – $12,557.00 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | not published | $4,428.00 – $7,791.00 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | not published | $193.53 – $8,551.15 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | not published | $60.66 – $2,702.95 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | not published | $5,652.51 – $5,878.61 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | not published | $5,750.12 – $8,960.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $193.53 – $14,657.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | not published | $60.66 – $2,702.95 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | not published | $5,463.00 – $14,085.70 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $5,832.86 – $20,001.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | not published | $409.98 – $11,239.75 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | not published | $1,929.00 – $1,929.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | not published | $1,929.00 – $1,929.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | not published | $384.64 – $7,516.44 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,693.60 – $10,081.11 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | not published | $193.07 – $313.26 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | not published | $60.66 – $2,702.95 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | not published | $195.00 – $259.38 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | not published | $1,303.69 – $6,160.68 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | not published | $1,146.08 – $6,160.68 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | not published | $1,292.16 – $6,800.15 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | not published | $6,108.53 – $17,423.47 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | not published | $4,666.00 – $14,085.70 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | not published | $4,233.00 – $9,773.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | not published | $1,929.00 – $1,929.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | not published | $329.00 – $1,040.22 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | not published | $193.53 – $1,525.35 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | not published | $193.53 – $25,438.42 |