How much does Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in North Dakota?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: North Dakota
In North Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,583, with most between $1,421 and $1,663 ($1,616 cash/self-pay). Based on 8 North Dakota hospitals — 19% lower than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $2,020 (1.3× higher).
Source: medians across 8 North Dakota 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 Dakota — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,583, with most between $1,421 and $1,663, based on 8 North Dakota hospitals. That's 19% lower than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in North Dakota?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in North Dakota run around $1,616. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,020), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my North Dakota hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
North Dakota hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $2,020 — roughly 1.3× the $1,583 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 Dakota?
Yes. If a North Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,583), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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