How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Kansas?

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

In Kansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,413, with most between $563 and $3,691 ($1,976 cash/self-pay). Based on 37 Kansas hospitals — 28% lower than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $6,485 (4.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,413
Kansas · $563–$3,691
Cash / self-pay
$1,976
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$6,485
4.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 37 Kansas 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 Kansas — FAQs

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

In Kansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,413, with most between $563 and $3,691, based on 37 Kansas hospitals. That's 28% lower than the national typical of $1,956.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Kansas run around $1,976. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,485), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Kansas hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $6,485 — roughly 4.6× the $1,413 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 Kansas?

Yes. If a Kansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,413), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Kansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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