Unlisted px external ear cost at US hospitals
Unlisted px external ear · CPT 69399
$18.13
lowest cash price
$325.68
national median
$2,056.60
highest cash price
127
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $18.13–$2,056.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Nov 1, 2025 ($362.50) → Sep 1, 2026 ($274.80)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 3 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $175.40 |
| California | 80 | $18.13 | $582.40 | $582.40 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 54 | $2,056.60 | $2,056.60 | $2,056.60 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 30 | $362.50 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 13 | $158.34 | $158.34 | $158.34 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $325.68 | $354.00 | $356.00 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 6 | $158.34 | $158.34 | $187.88 |
| 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 | 9 | $253.79 | $257.04 | $273.48 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 12 | $274.80 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $268.00 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 36 | $20.00 | $2,056.60 | $2,056.60 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $492.80 | $492.80 | $492.80 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $75.60 | $103.20 | $949.20 |
| South Carolina | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | $137.55 | $137.55 | $137.55 |
| Texas | 89 | $329.70 | $433.65 | $433.65 |
| Virginia | 16 | $282.50 | $282.50 | $344.50 |
| Washington | 29 | $456.96 | $456.96 | $456.96 |
| West Virginia | 5 | $20.00 | $20.50 | $21.00 |
| Wisconsin | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $45.00 – $2,225.50 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $243.83 – $243.83 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | not published | not published |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $248.48 – $411.18 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $295.06 – $295.06 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $295.06 – $295.06 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $157.25 – $262.35 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $157.25 – $254.93 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $225.28 – $232.59 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | not published | $204.26 – $368.25 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $949.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $230.79 – $340.29 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $304.63 – $1,321.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | not published | $197.93 – $367.70 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | not published | $200.56 – $342.57 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $228.38 – $16,564.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $228.38 – $1,752.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | not published | $180.66 – $387.31 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | not published | $199.83 – $342.57 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | not published | $205.66 – $346.71 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $224.31 – $19,696.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | not published | $218.39 – $408.12 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | not published | $221.08 – $300.17 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $351.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $263.93 – $290.33 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $226.06 – $497.33 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | not published | $221.08 – $231.05 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $304.63 – $1,318.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $172.55 – $14,021.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $203.00 – $1,528.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $227.80 – $1,496.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $222.29 – $311.20 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | not published | $204.18 – $424.06 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $351.00 – $4,528.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $351.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $274.27 – $957.11 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $263.93 – $671.71 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $248.48 – $411.18 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $234.97 – $528.29 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $162.00 – $1,087.00 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $226.06 – $497.33 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $295.06 – $575.37 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | not published | $153.41 – $2,082.06 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $1,388.93 – $1,388.93 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $230.37 – $2,665.00 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $229.97 – $392.15 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | not published | $226.11 – $477.85 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | not published | $242.07 – $392.15 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $229.97 – $392.15 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | not published | $239.51 – $486.70 |