How much does Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Florida?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: Florida
In Florida, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $4,723, with most between $3,115 and $5,473 ($4,418 cash/self-pay). Based on 194 Florida hospitals — 141% higher than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $11,046 (2.3× higher).
Source: medians across 194 Florida 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 Florida — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Florida?
In Florida, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $4,723, with most between $3,115 and $5,473, based on 194 Florida hospitals. That's 141% higher than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in Florida?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Florida run around $4,418. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $11,046), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Florida hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
Florida hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $11,046 — roughly 2.3× the $4,723 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 Florida?
Yes. If a Florida hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $4,723), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Florida hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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