How much does Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Houston?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · Metro area: Houston
In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,682, with most between $1,876 and $2,835 ($7,257 cash/self-pay). Based on 36 Houston hospitals — 37% higher than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $7,257 (2.7× higher).
Source: medians across 36 Houston 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 Houston — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Houston?
In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,682, with most between $1,876 and $2,835, based on 36 Houston hospitals. That's 37% higher than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in Houston?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Houston run around $7,257. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,257), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Houston hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
Houston hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $7,257 — roughly 2.7× the $2,682 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 Houston?
Yes. If a Houston hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,682), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Houston hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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