How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Illinois?

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

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,488, with most between $284 and $2,422 ($940 cash/self-pay). Based on 58 Illinois hospitals — 24% lower than the national typical of $1,956.

Insurer-negotiated
$1,488
Illinois · $284$2,422
Cash / self-pay
$940
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,461
gross charge

Source: medians across 58 Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQs

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

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,488, with most between $284 and $2,422, based on 58 Illinois hospitals. That's 24% lower than the national typical of $1,956.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Illinois run around $940. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,461), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Can I negotiate the cost of an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Illinois?

Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,488), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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