How much does an Ear tube placement cost in Texas?

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,182, with most between $1,000 and $2,928 ($3,150 cash/self-pay). Based on 318 Texas hospitals — 12% higher than the national typical of $1,956. Hospital list charges run about $5,250 (2.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,182
Texas · $1,000–$2,928
Cash / self-pay
$3,150
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$5,250
2.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 318 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) is about $2,182, with most between $1,000 and $2,928, based on 318 Texas hospitals. That's 12% higher than the national typical of $1,956.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) in Texas run around $3,150. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,250), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Texas hospital "list" charges for an Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) run about $5,250 — roughly 2.4× the $2,182 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 Texas?

Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,182), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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