How much does Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Minnesota?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: Minnesota
In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,526, with most between $352 and $2,748 ($2,344 cash/self-pay). Based on 75 Minnesota hospitals — 22% lower than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $5,846 (3.8× higher).
Source: medians across 75 Minnesota 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 Minnesota — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,526, with most between $352 and $2,748, based on 75 Minnesota hospitals. That's 22% lower than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in Minnesota?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Minnesota run around $2,344. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,846), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Minnesota hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
Minnesota hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $5,846 — roughly 3.8× the $1,526 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 Minnesota?
Yes. If a Minnesota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,526), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Minnesota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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