How much does Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in New Jersey?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: New Jersey
In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,748, with most between $2,181 and $3,727 ($1,862 cash/self-pay). Based on 43 New Jersey hospitals — 40% higher than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $4,639 (1.7× higher).
Source: medians across 43 New Jersey 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 New Jersey — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,748, with most between $2,181 and $3,727, based on 43 New Jersey hospitals. That's 40% higher than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in New Jersey?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in New Jersey run around $1,862. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,639), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New Jersey hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
New Jersey hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $4,639 — roughly 1.7× the $2,748 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 New Jersey?
Yes. If a New Jersey hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,748), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Jersey hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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