How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · Metro area: Dallas–Fort Worth

In Dallas–Fort Worth, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $3,159, with most between $2,682 and $3,225 ($959 cash/self-pay). Based on 27 Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals — 62% higher than the national typical of $1,956.

Insurer-negotiated
$3,159
Dallas–Fort Worth · $2,682$3,225
Cash / self-pay
$959
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,599
gross charge

Source: medians across 27 Dallas–Fort Worth 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 Dallas–Fort Worth — FAQs

How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?

In Dallas–Fort Worth, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $3,159, with most between $2,682 and $3,225, based on 27 Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals. That's 62% higher than the national typical of $1,956.

How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Dallas–Fort Worth run around $959. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,599), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Can I negotiate the cost of an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Yes. If a Dallas–Fort Worth hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,159), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Dallas–Fort Worth hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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