How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Arkansas?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: Arkansas
In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,874, with most between $1,473 and $1,929 ($1,936 cash/self-pay). Based on 20 Arkansas hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $7,742 (4.1× higher).
Source: medians across 20 Arkansas 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 Arkansas — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,874, with most between $1,473 and $1,929, based on 20 Arkansas hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in Arkansas?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Arkansas run around $1,936. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,742), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Arkansas hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
Arkansas hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $7,742 — roughly 4.1× the $1,874 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 Arkansas?
Yes. If a Arkansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,874), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Arkansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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