How much does an Ear tube placement cost in South Carolina?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: South Carolina
In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,475, with most between $1,919 and $5,032 ($4,159 cash/self-pay). Based on 25 South Carolina hospitals — 27% higher than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $6,398 (2.6× higher).
Source: medians across 25 South 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 South Carolina — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,475, with most between $1,919 and $5,032, based on 25 South Carolina hospitals. That's 27% higher than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in South Carolina?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in South Carolina run around $4,159. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,398), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my South Carolina hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
South Carolina hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $6,398 — roughly 2.6× the $2,475 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 South Carolina?
Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,475), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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