How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Alabama?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: Alabama
In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,445, with most between $1,213 and $1,629 ($1,670 cash/self-pay). Based on 37 Alabama hospitals — 26% lower than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $2,206 (1.5× higher).
Source: medians across 37 Alabama hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Alabama — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Alabama?
In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,445, with most between $1,213 and $1,629, based on 37 Alabama hospitals. That's 26% lower than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in Alabama?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Alabama run around $1,670. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,206), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Alabama hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
Alabama hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $2,206 — roughly 1.5× the $1,445 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Alabama?
Yes. If a Alabama hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,445), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alabama hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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