How much does an Ear tube placement cost in South Dakota?
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: South Dakota
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,502, with most between $367 and $1,517 ($2,334 cash/self-pay). Based on 7 South Dakota hospitals — 23% lower than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $3,905 (2.6× higher).
Source: medians across 7 South 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 South Dakota — FAQs
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,502, with most between $367 and $1,517, based on 7 South Dakota hospitals. That's 23% lower than the national typical of $1,956.
How much does an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) cost without insurance in South Dakota?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in South Dakota run around $2,334. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,905), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my South Dakota hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?
South Dakota hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $3,905 — roughly 2.6× the $1,502 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 Dakota?
Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,502), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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