How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Kentucky?

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

In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,887, with most between $1,641 and $2,359 ($5,598 cash/self-pay). Based on 27 Kentucky hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $5,598 (3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,887
Kentucky · $1,641–$2,359
Cash / self-pay
$5,598
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$5,598
3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 27 Kentucky 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 Kentucky — FAQs

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

In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,887, with most between $1,641 and $2,359, based on 27 Kentucky hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $1,956.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Kentucky run around $5,598. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,598), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Kentucky hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $5,598 — roughly 3× the $1,887 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 Kentucky?

Yes. If a Kentucky hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,887), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Kentucky hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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