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Tonsillectomy
Surgical removal of tonsils, often performed for recurring infections.
surgery
CPT: 42826
National Price Overview
Lowest
$0
Median
$2,093
Highest
$46,269
Hospitals
529
Procedure Variants
| Variant | Code | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tonsillectomy (Under 12) | 42820 | CPT |
| Tonsillectomy (12 and Over) | 42821 | CPT |
| Tonsillectomy + Adenoidectomy (Under 12) | 42825 | CPT |
| Tonsillectomy + Adenoidectomy (12 and Over) | 42826 | CPT |
Compare Prices by Metro
40 metrosClick a metro to see individual hospital prices.
| Metro | Hospitals | Median Cash | Median Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco CA | 1 | $0 | — |
| St. Louis MO, IL | 11 | $192 | $3,104 |
| Tulsa OK | 1 | $339 | $281 |
| Columbus OH OH | 9 | $350 | $2,185 |
| Portland OR, WA | 9 | $419 | $466 |
| Boston MA, NH | 7 | $537 | $5,368 |
| Seattle WA | 6 | $557 | $3,690 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 17 | $568 | $3,069 |
| Kansas City MO, KS | 51 | $733 | $3,319 |
| Minneapolis MN, WI | 35 | $796 | $826 |
| New Orleans LA | 26 | $824 | $1,455 |
| Sacramento CA | 13 | $832 | $1,249 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 6 | $1,105 | $294 |
| Chicago IL, IN, WI | 33 | $1,377 | $5,422 |
| Little Rock AR | 9 | $2,647 | $2,893 |
| Detroit MI | 21 | $2,660 | $3,178 |
| Albuquerque NM | 7 | $2,814 | $3,218 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $2,854 | $3,789 |
| Oklahoma City OK | 1 | $2,940 | $6,691 |
| Cleveland OH | 10 | $3,512 | $3,006 |
| Denver CO | 22 | $3,514 | $3,068 |
| New York NY, NJ, PA | 33 | $3,723 | $3,564 |
| Houston TX | 21 | $3,780 | $3,476 |
| Birmingham AL | 2 | $4,204 | — |
| Nashville TN | 28 | $4,405 | $3,606 |
| Austin TX | 14 | $4,424 | $4,410 |
| Los Angeles CA | 16 | $4,533 | $4,121 |
| Orlando FL | 3 | $4,978 | $4,818 |
| Inland Empire CA | 1 | $5,229 | $4,121 |
| Indianapolis IN | 13 | $5,640 | $4,648 |
| Dallas TX | 24 | $6,088 | $3,600 |
| Cincinnati OH, KY, IN | 13 | $6,307 | $5,520 |
| Philadelphia PA, NJ, DE, MD | 14 | $6,610 | $5,170 |
| Charlotte NC, SC | 6 | $6,969 | $5,650 |
| San Antonio TX | 9 | $7,020 | $3,058 |
| Baltimore MD | 4 | $8,737 | $5,168 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | $8,832 | $3,600 |
| Raleigh NC | 9 | $9,591 | $885 |
| Atlanta GA | 6 | $10,169 | $5,523 |
| Tampa FL | 9 | $13,681 | $9,618 |