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Tonsillectomy Cost in Arizona (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Tonsillectomy costs $355 on average without insurance in Arizona, based on actual CMS data from 26 hospitals. Prices range from $378 to $6,507 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

26 hospitals in Arizona report pricing for tonsillectomy. The average cash price is $355.

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Hospitals

in Arizona

Average List Price

$2,534

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$355

86% below list price

Price Range

$378 – $6,507

17.2x spread

Hospital Prices in Arizona

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	YUMA	$378	$246-35%	$207 – $3,219	0.1/10
WICKENBURG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other	WICKENBURG	$716	$465-35%	$215 – $4,191	0.1/10
VALLEYWISE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local	PHOENIX	$6,507	N/A	$1,839 – $6,913	0.1/10
BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	MESA	N/A	N/A	$1,984 – $6,161	0.1/10
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL Proprietary	NOGALES	N/A	N/A	$1,984 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private	TUCSON	N/A	N/A	$1,984 – $5,256	0.1/10
MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church	GILBERT	N/A	N/A	$14 – $6,798	0.1/10
ARIZONA SPINE AND JOINT HOSPITAL Physician	MESA	N/A	N/A	$999,999,999 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
ARIZONA ORTHOPEDIC AND SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Proprietary	PHOENIX	N/A	N/A	$999,999,999 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other	TUCSON	N/A	N/A	$272 – $9,117	0.1/10
ABRAZO WEST CAMPUS Proprietary	GOODYEAR	N/A	N/A	$323 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
DIGNITY HEALTH - ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	LAVEEN	N/A	N/A	$272 – $4,005	0.1/10
ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	TUCSON	N/A	N/A	$1,984 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	TUCSON	N/A	N/A	$431 – $5,366	0.1/10
BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority	GLENDALE	N/A	N/A	$73 – $6,161	0.1/10
PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PHOENIX	N/A	N/A	$1,885 – $11,210	0.1/10
CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	CHANDLER	N/A	N/A	$247 – $23,933	0.1/10
BANNER DEL E. WEBB MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	SUN CITY WEST	N/A	N/A	$1,798 – $4,704	0.1/10
ABRAZO CENTRAL CAMPUS Physician	PHOENIX	N/A	N/A	$345 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
ABRAZO ARROWHEAD HOSPITAL Proprietary	GLENDALE	N/A	N/A	$323 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX Voluntary non-profit - Other	PHOENIX	N/A	N/A	$1,798 – $6,161	0.1/10
ABRAZO SCOTTSDALE CAMPUS Proprietary	PHOENIX	N/A	N/A	$323 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
DIGNITY HEALTH ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	MESA	N/A	N/A	$272 – $4,005	0.1/10
BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private	TUCSON	N/A	N/A	$1,984 – $5,256	0.1/10
YAVAPAI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	PRESCOTT	N/A	N/A	$85 – $3,664	0.1/10
BANNER GATEWAY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other	GILBERT	N/A	N/A	$1,984 – $6,161	0.1/10

YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

YUMA, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$378

Cash Price

$246-35%

Negotiated Range

$207 – $3,219

WICKENBURG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

WICKENBURG, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$716

Cash Price

$465-35%

Negotiated Range

$215 – $4,191

VALLEYWISE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

PHOENIX, AZ · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$6,507

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,839 – $6,913

BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER

MESA, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,984 – $6,161

HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL

NOGALES, AZ · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,984 – $999,999,999

BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH CAMPUS

TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,984 – $5,256

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER

GILBERT, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$14 – $6,798

ARIZONA SPINE AND JOINT HOSPITAL

MESA, AZ · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$999,999,999 – $999,999,999

ARIZONA ORTHOPEDIC AND SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

PHOENIX, AZ · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$999,999,999 – $999,999,999

ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL

TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$272 – $9,117

ABRAZO WEST CAMPUS

GOODYEAR, AZ · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$323 – $999,999,999

DIGNITY HEALTH - ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL

LAVEEN, AZ · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$272 – $4,005

ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL

TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,984 – $999,999,999

TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER

TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$431 – $5,366

BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER

GLENDALE, AZ · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$73 – $6,161

PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

PHOENIX, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,885 – $11,210

CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CHANDLER, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$247 – $23,933

BANNER DEL E. WEBB MEDICAL CENTER

SUN CITY WEST, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,798 – $4,704

ABRAZO CENTRAL CAMPUS

PHOENIX, AZ · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$345 – $999,999,999

ABRAZO ARROWHEAD HOSPITAL

GLENDALE, AZ · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$323 – $999,999,999

BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX

PHOENIX, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,798 – $6,161

ABRAZO SCOTTSDALE CAMPUS

PHOENIX, AZ · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$323 – $999,999,999

DIGNITY HEALTH ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL

MESA, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$272 – $4,005

BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON CAMPUS

TUCSON, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,984 – $5,256

YAVAPAI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

PRESCOTT, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$85 – $3,664

BANNER GATEWAY MEDICAL CENTER

GILBERT, AZ · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,984 – $6,161

Tonsillectomy Cost by City in Arizona

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Tonsillectomy Cost in Other States

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What Affects Tonsillectomy Cost in Arizona

If you're researching tonsillectomy costs in Arizona, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.

Surgical costs for tonsillectomy in Arizona are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.

Based on data from 26 hospitals in Arizona, tonsillectomy prices range from $378 to $6,507 — a 17.2x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Arizona

Tonsillectomy in Arizona can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Arizona

If you're paying out of pocket for tonsillectomy in Arizona, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.

In Arizona, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $355, which is 86% lower than the average list price of $2,534. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tonsillectomy Cost in Arizona

How much does Tonsillectomy cost in Arizona?▼

The average cash price for tonsillectomy in Arizona is $355. Prices range from $378 to $6,507 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Tonsillectomy prices vary so much in Arizona?▼

Hospital prices for tonsillectomy in Arizona differ based on facility type (hospital outpatient vs. ambulatory surgery center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper Tonsillectomy by paying cash?▼

Yes. In Arizona, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $355, which is 86% below the average list price of $2,534. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Tonsillectomy in Arizona?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Arizona offers the lowest cash price for tonsillectomy. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover Tonsillectomy?▼

Most health insurance plans cover tonsillectomy when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.