How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Massachusetts?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,113, with most between $735 and $2,336 ($3,811 cash/self-pay). Based on 18 Massachusetts hospitals — 8% higher than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $3,811 (1.8× higher).
Source: medians across 18 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,113, with most between $735 and $2,336, based on 18 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 8% higher than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in Massachusetts?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Massachusetts run around $3,811. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,811), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $3,811 — roughly 1.8× the $2,113 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,113), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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