How much does a Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy cost in Colorado?

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy · CPT 42820 · State: Colorado

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is about $5,660, with most between $497 and $6,716 ($6,594 cash/self-pay). Based on 59 Colorado hospitals — 25% higher than the national typical of $4,540. Hospital list charges run about $13,189 (2.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$5,660
Colorado · $497$6,716
Cash / self-pay
$6,594
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$13,189
2.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 59 Colorado hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy cost in Colorado — FAQs

How much does a Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy cost in Colorado?

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is about $5,660, with most between $497 and $6,716, based on 59 Colorado hospitals. That's 25% higher than the national typical of $4,540.

How much does a Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy cost without insurance in Colorado?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in Colorado run around $6,594. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $13,189), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Colorado hospital bill for a Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy so high?

Colorado hospital "list" charges for a Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy run about $13,189 — roughly 2.3× the $5,660 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 a Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $5,660), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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