How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Connecticut?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: Connecticut
In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,780, with most between $1,501 and $3,229 ($1,930 cash/self-pay). Based on 13 Connecticut hospitals — 9% lower than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $3,748 (2.1× higher).
Source: medians across 13 Connecticut 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 Connecticut — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,780, with most between $1,501 and $3,229, based on 13 Connecticut hospitals. That's 9% lower than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in Connecticut?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Connecticut run around $1,930. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,748), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Connecticut hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
Connecticut hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $3,748 — roughly 2.1× the $1,780 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 Connecticut?
Yes. If a Connecticut hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,780), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Connecticut hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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