How much does Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Ohio?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: Ohio
In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,796, with most between $1,114 and $2,541 ($2,334 cash/self-pay). Based on 69 Ohio hospitals — 8% lower than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $2,334 (1.3× higher).
Source: medians across 69 Ohio 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 Ohio — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in Ohio?
In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,796, with most between $1,114 and $2,541, based on 69 Ohio hospitals. That's 8% lower than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in Ohio?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Ohio run around $2,334. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,334), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Ohio hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
Ohio hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $2,334 — roughly 1.3× the $1,796 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 Ohio?
Yes. If a Ohio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,796), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Ohio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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