How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Missouri?

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

In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $328, with most between $229 and $2,223 ($1,734 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 Missouri hospitals — 83% lower than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $2,520 (7.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$328
Missouri · $229–$2,223
Cash / self-pay
$1,734
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,520
7.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 40 Missouri 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 Missouri — FAQs

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

In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $328, with most between $229 and $2,223, based on 40 Missouri hospitals. That's 83% lower than the national typical of $1,956.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Missouri run around $1,734. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,520), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Missouri hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $2,520 — roughly 7.7× the $328 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 Missouri?

Yes. If a Missouri hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $328), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Missouri hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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