Adenoid removal (adenoidectomy) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1370 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $3,152 — about 15.4× the Medicare rate ($204). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($408).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,641 list price could save about $1,489 (32%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Northern Michigan | Petoskey, MI | $479 | $211 | ★ 3/5 | 157 min | — |
| McLaren Flint | Flint, MI | $479 | $211 | ★ 2/5 | 178 min | — |
| McLaren Lapeer Region | Lapeer, MI | $479 | $211 | ★ 2/5 | 186 min | — |
| McLaren Oakland | Pontiac, MI | $479 | $211 | ★ 2/5 | 103 min | — |
| McLaren Caro Region | Caro, MI | $479 | $211 | — | 72 min | — |
| McLaren Thumb Region | Bad Axe, MI | $479 | $211 | ★ 5/5 | 119 min | — |
| Carroll County Memorial Hospital | Carrollton, MO | $482 | — | — | 98 min | — |
| Samaritan Medical Center | Watertown, NY | $486 | $4,139 | ★ 2/5 | 260 min | — |
| Clifton-Fine Hospital | Star Lake, NY | $486 | $4,139 | — | — | — |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital | Astoria, OR | $490 | $249 | — | 123 min | — |
| Down East Community Hospital | Machias, ME | $497 | $569 | ★ 4/5 | 195 min | — |
| Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital | Saint Paul, MN | $504 | $375 | — | — | — |
| McLaren Greater Lansing | Lansing, MI | $506 | $229 | ★ 3/5 | 261 min | — |
| McLaren Port Huron | Port Huron, MI | $506 | $229 | ★ 2/5 | 231 min | — |
| McLaren Macomb | Mount Clemens, MI | $506 | $229 | ★ 1/5 | 172 min | — |
| Sidney Health Center | Sidney, MT | $508 | $796 | ★ 3/5 | 152 min | — |
| Centracare-Redwood | Redwood Falls, MN | $515 | $249 | — | 128 min | — |
| Avera St Anthony's Hospital | O' Neill, NE | $517 | $477 | ★ 4/5 | 115 min | — |
| Sisters of Charity Hospital | Buffalo, NY | $521 | $217 | ★ 3/5 | 203 min | — |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital | Kenmore, NY | $521 | $207 | ★ 3/5 | 236 min | — |
| Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center | Lewiston, NY | $521 | $207 | ★ 2/5 | 156 min | — |
| Mercy Hospital of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | $521 | $209 | ★ 2/5 | 307 min | — |
| McLaren Bay Region | Bay City, MI | $526 | $301 | ★ 1/5 | 169 min | — |
| Carle Health Methodist Hospital | Peoria, IL | $535 | $603 | ★ 2/5 | 213 min | — |
| Trinity Rock Island | Rock Island, IL | $535 | $720 | ★ 3/5 | 172 min | — |
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 October 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 Adenoid removal (adenoidectomy)
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: $3,152; Medicare pays $204.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 144 |
$54 – $1,656 |
| Univera | 12 |
$18 – $260 |
| Medicare | 237 |
$88 – $3,838 |
| Independent Health | 17 |
$100 – $1,772 |
| Priority Health | 31 |
$171 – $3,205 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 27 |
$419 – $4,954 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 27 |
$172 – $5,743 |
| Amerigroup | 113 |
$209 – $3,275 |
| Geisinger | 32 |
$194 – $4,601 |
| HealthPartners | 92 |
$183 – $5,839 |
| Tricare / VA | 152 |
$106 – $4,210 |
| AmeriHealth | 117 |
$141 – $9,094 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 23 |
$299 – $6,019 |
| Molina Healthcare | 373 |
$167 – $3,557 |
| MVP Health Care | 43 |
$202 – $8,198 |
| Bright Health | 35 |
$1,471 – $4,898 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 479 |
$202 – $5,950 |
| Health Net | 114 |
$167 – $9,671 |
| Coventry | 41 |
$246 – $4,878 |
| Medica | 65 |
$212 – $3,779 |
| Highmark | 87 |
$156 – $7,226 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 199 |
$315 – $7,089 |
| UCare | 36 |
$166 – $5,740 |
| Devoted Health | 105 |
$248 – $3,566 |
| Security Health Plan | 22 |
$204 – $12,277 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 57 |
$372 – $8,940 |
| Anthem | 364 |
$206 – $8,374 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 766 |
$194 – $9,755 |
| Humana | 594 |
$217 – $4,756 |
| Healthcare Highways | 34 |
$3,041 – $5,524 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 912 |
$230 – $9,041 |
| Aetna | 796 |
$343 – $10,043 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 130 |
$136 – $11,087 |
| SelectHealth | 29 |
$497 – $5,757 |
| Oscar Health | 141 |
$3,549 – $8,023 |
| Cigna | 625 |
$2,104 – $14,306 |
| EmblemHealth | 49 |
$1,772 – $26,156 |
| AvMed | 27 |
$4,271 – $12,418 |
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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Michigan | $493 |
| Oregon | $596 |
| Wyoming | $617 |
| Iowa | $620 |
| New Hampshire | $796 |
| Minnesota | $976 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Does Medicare cover Adenoid removal (adenoidectomy)?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Adenoid removal (adenoidectomy). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $204. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $41 — 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 1370 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,152, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $4,641, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,418, a Medicare rate of about $204. Most cash prices fall between $486 and $10,953 — 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
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