How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Indiana?

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

In Indiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $489, with most between $328 and $617 ($263 cash/self-pay). Based on 61 Indiana hospitals — 75% lower than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $698 (1.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$489
Indiana · $328–$617
Cash / self-pay
$263
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$698
1.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 61 Indiana 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 Indiana — FAQs

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

In Indiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $489, with most between $328 and $617, based on 61 Indiana hospitals. That's 75% lower than the national typical of $1,956.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Indiana run around $263. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $698), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Indiana hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?

Indiana hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $698 — roughly 1.4× the $489 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 Indiana?

Yes. If a Indiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $489), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Indiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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