How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Colorado?

Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: Colorado

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,993, with most between $290 and $4,787 ($1,481 cash/self-pay). Based on 54 Colorado hospitals — 53% higher than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $3,703 (1.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,993
Colorado · $290–$4,787
Cash / self-pay
$1,481
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,703
1.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 54 Colorado 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 Colorado — FAQs

How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Colorado?

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,993, with most between $290 and $4,787, based on 54 Colorado hospitals. That's 53% higher than the national typical of $1,956.

How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in Colorado?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Colorado run around $1,481. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,703), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Colorado hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?

Colorado hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $3,703 — roughly 1.2× the $2,993 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 Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,993), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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