How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Louisiana?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: Louisiana
In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,714, with most between $1,639 and $3,409 ($1,395 cash/self-pay). Based on 20 Louisiana hospitals — 39% higher than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $4,815 (1.8× higher).
Source: medians across 20 Louisiana 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 Louisiana — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,714, with most between $1,639 and $3,409, based on 20 Louisiana hospitals. That's 39% higher than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in Louisiana?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Louisiana run around $1,395. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,815), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Louisiana hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
Louisiana hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $4,815 — roughly 1.8× the $2,714 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 Louisiana?
Yes. If a Louisiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,714), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Louisiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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