How much does Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in San Antonio?

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

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,875, with most between $1,831 and $2,252 ($3,723 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $1,956.

Insurer-negotiated
$1,875
San Antonio · $1,831–$2,252
Cash / self-pay
$3,723
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
gross charge

Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs

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

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,875, with most between $1,831 and $2,252, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $1,956.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in San Antonio run around $3,723. Ask for the cash or self-pay rate rather than the list charge.

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

Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,875), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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