Ear pressure test (tympanometry) Cost by Hospital

Ear pressure test (tympanometry) is a hospital service. Prices are from 1322 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$66median cash price · 1322 hospitals, 52 statestypically $22–$215 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$124
Cash / self-pay
$66
Insurer-negotiated
$46
Medicare pays
$16
$22$215
Median cash $66  ·  Medicare $16  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $66 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($16). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($32).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $124 list price could save about $57 (46%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL $10 $10 ★ 2/5 — 14.3%
North Texas Medical Center Gainesville, TX $10 $38 ★ 4/5 121 min 14.9%
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $10 $26 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $10 — — 102 min 15.0%
Jefferson Medical Center Ranson, WV $10 — ★ 1/5 161 min 14.5%
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $11 — — 84 min 15.2%
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc Barnesville, OH $11 $4,513 — 113 min 15.0%
Hamilton Medical Center Dalton, GA $11 — ★ 3/5 187 min 15.3%
Summersville Regional Medical Center Summersville, WV $11 — ★ 2/5 140 min 15.1%
Jackson General Hospital Ripley, WV $11 — ★ 3/5 133 min 14.8%
Gritman Medical Center Moscow, ID $11 $15 ★ 3/5 128 min 15.1%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $12 $36 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $12 $26 ★ 3/5 301 min 13.6%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $12 $26 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $12 $16 ★ 1/5 152 min 15.0%
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $12 $29 ★ 2/5 158 min 15.2%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $13 $152 ★ 2/5 104 min 15.3%
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $13 $36 ★ 4/5 179 min 14.6%
Marion General Hospital Marion, IN $13 $41 ★ 3/5 126 min 14.6%
Marion General Hospital Columbia, MS $13 $41 ★ 1/5 130 min 15.4%
Nocona General Hospital Nocona, TX $13 $78 ★ 1/5 104 min 15.9%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $14 $37 ★ 2/5 247 min 15.8%
CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson Dickinson, ND $14 $13 ★ 2/5 185 min 13.6%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $15 $22 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ $15 $39 ★ 2/5 207 min 14.6%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Ear pressure test (tympanometry)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $66; Medicare pays $16.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 14
$12
$9 – $14
Medicaid 156
$14
$10 – $69
Independent Health 17
$15
$11 – $67
Geisinger 38
$19
$14 – $123
Amerigroup 81
$21
$10 – $42
AmeriHealth 123
$23
$12 – $141
Priority Health 28
$26
$9 – $121
Molina Healthcare 308
$30
$10 – $64
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 61
$30
$30 – $189
Highmark 67
$33
$10 – $85
MVP Health Care 48
$34
$11 – $96
Tricare / VA 200
$36
$10 – $75
Devoted Health 102
$37
$16 – $42
Humana 557
$37
$11 – $81
Centene / Ambetter 417
$38
$11 – $68
Anthem 283
$38
$10 – $130
Medicare 287
$38
$10 – $49
UCare 48
$40
$15 – $90
UnitedHealthcare 732
$40
$11 – $279
SelectHealth 29
$41
$22 – $78
Medica 85
$42
$19 – $147
UPMC Health Plan 59
$42
$15 – $108
HealthPartners 115
$42
$16 – $91
Blue Cross Blue Shield 713
$45
$12 – $182
Aetna 682
$46
$13 – $143
Harvard Pilgrim 29
$47
$26 – $98
Kaiser Permanente 112
$49
$24 – $151
Coventry 65
$49
$19 – $121
Oscar Health 97
$49
$20 – $68
Sanford Health Plan 35
$49
$11 – $73
Bright Health 21
$53
$15 – $57
Cigna 501
$54
$17 – $162
EmblemHealth 48
$61
$11 – $295
Security Health Plan 30
$66
$34 – $175
Healthcare Highways 7
$68
$21 – $136
AvMed 14
$69
$15 – $152
Health Net 111
$77
$29 – $216
MultiPlan / PHCS network 331
$101
$37 – $204

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Hawaii$22
Utah$28
New Hampshire$32
Michigan$33
Arkansas$34
Louisiana$36

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHCincinnati, OHFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOMilwaukee, WINashville, TNRochester, NYSacramento, CAArlington, TXAurora, COBirmingham, ALColorado Springs, COJacksonville, FLKnoxville, TNOrange, CA

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Debra HamilaAudiologistScottsdale, AZ1,646
Kenneth Scioscia, MDOtolaryngologyNew Hyde Park, NY1,527
Courtney Hummel, AUDAudiologistRensselaer, NY1,336
Amanda Shapiro, AU.DAudiologistHyannis, MA1,245
Susan Scott, M.A. CCC-AAudiologistOrmond Beach, FL1,198
Timothy JaquezAudiologistSan Antonio, TX1,167
Sean Monahan, AUDAudiologistSan Antonio, TX1,116
Marietta Mathis, AUDAudiologistVero Beach, FL1,037
Robin Robinson, AU.D.AudiologistOdenton, MD1,004
Sarah Johnson, AU.D.AudiologistAlexandria, LA993
Taylor AndersonAudiologistFort Worth, TX948
Jaime Schoch, M.ED., CCC-AAudiologistWynnewood, PA937

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Does Medicare cover Ear pressure test (tympanometry)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Ear pressure test (tympanometry). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $16. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $3 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1322 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $66, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $124, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $46, a Medicare rate of about $16. Most cash prices fall between $22 and $215 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ear pressure test (tympanometry) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1322 US hospitals is $66. Most hospitals fall between $22 and $215. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Ear pressure test (tympanometry)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $16). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Ear pressure test (tympanometry)?
Medicare pays about $16. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Ear pressure test (tympanometry) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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