How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Philadelphia?

Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · Metro area: Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $3,380, with most between $1,867 and $3,540 ($291 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Philadelphia hospitals — 73% higher than the national typical of $1,956.

Insurer-negotiated
$3,380
Philadelphia · $1,867$3,540
Cash / self-pay
$291
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,510
gross charge

Source: medians across 5 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia — FAQs

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

In Philadelphia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $3,380, with most between $1,867 and $3,540, based on 5 Philadelphia hospitals. That's 73% higher than the national typical of $1,956.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Philadelphia run around $291. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,510), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Can I negotiate the cost of an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Philadelphia?

Yes. If a Philadelphia hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,380), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Philadelphia hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

Charged more than $3,380 in Philadelphia?

Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Philadelphia hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.

Upload Your Bill