How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Tennessee?

Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) · CPT 69436 · State: Tennessee

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,767, with most between $1,586 and $2,605 ($1,155 cash/self-pay). Based on 68 Tennessee hospitals — 10% lower than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $2,784 (1.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,767
Tennessee · $1,586–$2,605
Cash / self-pay
$1,155
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,784
1.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 68 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs

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

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $1,767, with most between $1,586 and $2,605, based on 68 Tennessee hospitals. That's 10% lower than the national typical of $1,956.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Tennessee run around $1,155. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,784), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Tennessee hospital bill for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) so high?

Tennessee hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $2,784 — roughly 1.6× the $1,767 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 Tennessee?

Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,767), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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