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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $6,874.33 – $23,622.08 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $7,613.89 – $27,307.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $8,405.34 – $27,307.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $6,343.80 – $6,660.99 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $278.91 – $6,030.19 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $193.53 – $7,516.44 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $252.76 – $6,668.63 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $813.00 – $10,276.96 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $193.53 – $7,516.44 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $193.53 – $7,516.44 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $285.74 – $6,683.34 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,752.88 – $1,974.00 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $193.07 – $259.38 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $2,302.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,600.00 – $9,785.04 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $5,708.03 – $20,001.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $675.84 – $7,007.00 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | not published | $18,248.00 – $29,531.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $6,596.73 – $7,256.40 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $435.08 – $1,037.92 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | not published | $18,248.00 – $29,531.00 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $3,687.39 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,111.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $4,312.59 – $13,962.00 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $3,687.39 – $4,620.72 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $5,658.00 – $11,839.88 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | not published | $557.45 – $6,091.06 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | not published | $557.45 – $6,091.06 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $409.98 – $12,184.12 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $285.74 – $6,494.18 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $6,855.10 – $23,622.08 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $6,596.73 – $16,788.68 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $813.00 – $10,276.96 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $758.00 – $13,723.94 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $4,006.00 – $9,463.67 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $435.08 – $1,037.92 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $193.53 – $14,657.06 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | not published | $3,687.39 – $3,942.20 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $260.52 – $557.83 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $2,323.00 – $10,825.34 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | not published | $514.12 – $514.12 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | not published | $514.12 – $514.12 |