Mastoidectomy Cost by Hospital

Mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1053 US hospitals across 50 states, from their machine-readable files.

$5,093median cash price · 1053 hospitals, 50 statestypically $1,142–$14,319 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$5,722
Cash / self-pay
$5,093
Insurer-negotiated
$5,833
Medicare pays
$840
$1,142$14,319
Median cash $5,093  ·  Medicare $840  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $5,093 — about 6.1× the Medicare rate ($840). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,681).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,722 list price could save about $629 (11%).

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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
St Joseph's Hospital-Savannah Savannah, GA $849 $5,278 ★ 2/5 203 min —
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $936 $594 — — —
Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital Marina Del Rey, CA $991 $4,608 ★ 4/5 180 min —
Bayside Community Hospital Anahuac, TX $1,025 $590 — 106 min —
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $1,106 $1,731 ★ 4/5 125 min —
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $1,106 $1,731 ★ 3/5 168 min —
McLaren Bay Region Bay City, MI $1,142 $836 ★ 1/5 169 min —
McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey, MI $1,142 $836 ★ 3/5 157 min —
McLaren Flint Flint, MI $1,142 $836 ★ 2/5 178 min —
McLaren Greater Lansing Lansing, MI $1,142 $836 ★ 3/5 261 min —
McLaren Lapeer Region Lapeer, MI $1,142 $836 ★ 2/5 186 min —
McLaren Oakland Pontiac, MI $1,142 $836 ★ 2/5 103 min —
McLaren Port Huron Port Huron, MI $1,142 $836 ★ 2/5 231 min —
McLaren Macomb Mount Clemens, MI $1,142 $836 ★ 1/5 172 min —
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $1,142 $836 — 72 min —
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $1,142 $836 ★ 5/5 119 min —
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX $1,154 $4,620 — — —
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $1,168 $2,002 ★ 4/5 122 min —
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $1,168 $1,168 ★ 2/5 186 min —
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $1,168 $1,276 ★ 5/5 130 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $1,168 $1,365 ★ 2/5 127 min —
Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $1,190 $1,825 — 99 min —
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas Irving, TX $1,294 $5,665 — 71 min —
Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital Houston, TX $1,343 $2,817 — — —
North Central Surgical Center Llp Dallas, TX $1,355 $5,665 — 108 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 Mastoidectomy

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: $5,093; Medicare pays $840.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 81
$467
$233 – $4,041
Univera 11
$788
$71 – $1,020
Medicare 153
$999
$394 – $7,614
Independent Health 12
$1,085
$467 – $1,085
Tricare / VA 97
$1,219
$817 – $7,000
Geisinger 22
$1,242
$857 – $7,246
Priority Health 20
$1,328
$609 – $5,899
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 22
$1,764
$1,764 – $9,011
Amerigroup 109
$2,052
$759 – $5,920
AmeriHealth 101
$2,155
$621 – $10,472
Molina Healthcare 316
$2,642
$742 – $6,370
Medica 44
$3,017
$937 – $6,170
Sanford Health Plan 21
$3,213
$872 – $10,475
Healthcare Highways 31
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
HealthPartners 65
$3,917
$907 – $10,463
MVP Health Care 29
$4,041
$973 – $13,880
Harvard Pilgrim 11
$4,070
$1,184 – $10,023
Centene / Ambetter 383
$4,300
$929 – $8,258
UnitedHealthcare 686
$4,796
$908 – $9,684
Bright Health 35
$4,943
$3,280 – $8,778
Highmark 45
$5,236
$1,071 – $12,902
SelectHealth 28
$5,307
$1,983 – $10,087
Coventry 25
$5,555
$996 – $8,384
MultiPlan / PHCS network 125
$5,600
$1,483 – $10,801
UPMC Health Plan 38
$5,766
$920 – $16,307
Devoted Health 94
$5,768
$2,278 – $6,495
Security Health Plan 20
$5,906
$872 – $13,221
UCare 30
$5,922
$756 – $10,470
Oscar Health 123
$5,926
$3,695 – $8,473
Humana 470
$6,073
$954 – $9,251
Aetna 597
$6,079
$1,348 – $14,327
Anthem 274
$6,227
$1,170 – $11,019
Blue Cross Blue Shield 558
$6,631
$1,023 – $16,134
Health Net 70
$6,687
$755 – $14,954
Kaiser Permanente 105
$7,189
$914 – $22,386
Cigna 476
$7,493
$3,128 – $17,004
AvMed 27
$8,338
$4,281 – $12,418
EmblemHealth 39
$12,590
$4,041 – $46,702

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
Kentucky$854
Michigan$1,142
Indiana$1,168
Texas$1,503
Illinois$1,664
Tennessee$2,060

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CASan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBrooklyn, NYNashville, TNOmaha, NESacramento, CASan Francisco, CAAurora, COBronx, NYColorado Springs, COKnoxville, TNMilwaukee, WIPlano, TXTacoma, WABakersfield, CA

Prices by state

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Does Medicare cover Mastoidectomy?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Mastoidectomy. It is typically an inpatient service, so Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) pays the hospital a bundled rate — Medicare’s benchmark payment is about $840. Your own cost is mainly the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period (a flat amount, not a percentage), plus any physician (Part B) charges. A Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan can change what you owe.

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 1053 US hospitals across 50 states, the typical (median) cash price is $5,093, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $5,722, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $5,833, a Medicare rate of about $840. Most cash prices fall between $1,142 and $14,319 — 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 Mastoidectomy cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1053 US hospitals is $5,093. Most hospitals fall between $1,142 and $14,319. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Mastoidectomy?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part A as an inpatient service (Medicare's benchmark payment is about $840). You pay the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period, plus any Part B physician charges.
What does Medicare pay for Mastoidectomy?
Medicare pays about $840. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Mastoidectomy 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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