How much does an Ear tube placement cost in North Carolina?

Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,862, with most between $136 and $2,945 ($2,901 cash/self-pay). Based on 51 North Carolina hospitals — 5% lower than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $5,801 (3.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,862
North Carolina · $136–$2,945
Cash / self-pay
$2,901
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$5,801
3.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 51 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,862, with most between $136 and $2,945, based on 51 North Carolina hospitals. That's 5% lower than the national typical of $1,956.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in North Carolina run around $2,901. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,801), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $5,801 — roughly 3.1× the $1,862 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 North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,862), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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