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Tonsillectomy Cost in California (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Tonsillectomy costs $5,084 on average without insurance in California, based on actual CMS data from 105 hospitals. Prices range from $0 to $35,801 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

105 hospitals in California report pricing for tonsillectomy. The average cash price is $5,084.

Hospitals

105

in California

Average List Price

$9,339

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$5,084

46% below list price

Price Range

$0 – $35,801

3580100.0x spread

Hospital Prices in California

Sorted by lowest cash price
RESNICK NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AT UCLA

LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State

4.4/10

List Price

$0

Cash Price

$0

Negotiated Range

$0$4,360

SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

SANTA MONICA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.4/10

List Price

$0

Cash Price

$0

Negotiated Range

$0$19,609

RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER

LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State

4.4/10

List Price

$0

Cash Price

$0

Negotiated Range

$0$19,609

ADVENTIST HEALTH REEDLEY

REEDLEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$663

Cash Price

$126-81%

Negotiated Range

$7$23,781

ADVENTIST HEALTH HANFORD

HANFORD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

2.2/10

List Price

$663

Cash Price

$126-81%

Negotiated Range

$41$4,264

ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA

SONORA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

2.2/10

List Price

$795

Cash Price

$135-83%

Negotiated Range

$55$25,822

ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE

TULARE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$907

Cash Price

$172-81%

Negotiated Range

$203$395

ADVENTIST HEALTH UKIAH VALLEY

UKIAH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$907

Cash Price

$181-80%

Negotiated Range

$36$19,507

ADVENTIST HEALTH TEHACHAPI VALLEY

TEHACHAPI, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$907

Cash Price

$245-73%

Negotiated Range

$172$8,030

OROVILLE HOSPITAL

OROVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$1,075

Cash Price

$538-50%

Negotiated Range

$374$5,062

MAMMOTH HOSPITAL

MAMMOTH LAKES, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

1.6/10

List Price

$1,044

Cash Price

$731-30%

Negotiated Range

$731$992

NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER

FAIRFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.4/10

List Price

$731

Cash Price

$731

ADVENTIST HEALTH HOWARD MEMORIAL

WILLITS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$3,160

Cash Price

$948-70%

Negotiated Range

$36$2,686

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - BALDWIN PARK

BALDWIN PARK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$2,800

Cash Price

$1,456-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,217$3,941

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH BAY

HARBOR CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$2,800

Cash Price

$1,456-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,217$3,941

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$2,800

Cash Price

$1,456-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,217$3,941

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WEST LA

LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$2,800

Cash Price

$1,456-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,217$3,941

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$2,800

Cash Price

$1,456-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,217$3,941

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WOODLAND HILLS

WOODLAND HILLS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$2,800

Cash Price

$1,456-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,217$3,941

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM

ANAHEIM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$3,017

Cash Price

$1,569-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,070$8,810

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - DOWNEY

DOWNEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$3,017

Cash Price

$1,569-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,070$8,810

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-MORENO VALLEY

MORENO VALLEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$3,017

Cash Price

$1,569-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,070$8,810

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - PANORAMA CITY

PANORAMA CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$3,017

Cash Price

$1,569-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,070$8,810

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$3,017

Cash Price

$1,569-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,070$8,810

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN MARCOS

SAN MARCOS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$3,017

Cash Price

$1,569-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,070$8,810

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL FONTANA/ONTARIO

FONTANA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$3,017

Cash Price

$1,569-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,070$8,810

HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL

PASADENA, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)

6.8/10

List Price

$2,662

Cash Price

$1,730-35%

Negotiated Range

$5,268$11,140

4.6/10

List Price

$3,531

Cash Price

$3,531

Negotiated Range

$4,243$17,079

HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL

VALENCIA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$3,531

Cash Price

$3,531

Negotiated Range

$4,243$17,079

SAN DIMAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

SAN DIMAS, CA · Proprietary

4.8/10

List Price

$12,306

Cash Price

$5,356-56%

Negotiated Range

$291$12,306

SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER

LYNWOOD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

4.1/10

List Price

$23,342

Cash Price

$5,356-77%

Negotiated Range

$291$21,008

KECK HOSPITAL OF USC

LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

5.9/10

List Price

$16,439

Cash Price

$5,753-65%

Negotiated Range

$2,000$16,439

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA

SANTA CLARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$14,586

Cash Price

$7,439-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,757$11,220

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT

FREMONT, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$14,586

Cash Price

$7,439-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,757$11,220

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSP SO SACRAMENTO

SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$14,586

Cash Price

$7,439-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,757$11,220

0/10

List Price

$14,586

Cash Price

$7,439-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,757$11,220

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL

SAN RAFAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$14,586

Cash Price

$7,439-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,757$11,220

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FRESNO

FRESNO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - VACAVILLE

VACAVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL MANTECA

MANTECA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTER

VALLEJO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SAN JOSE

SAN JOSE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN LEANDRO

SAN LEANDRO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SACRAMENTO

SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ROSEVILLE

ROSEVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK

WALNUT CREEK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY

REDWOOD CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND

OAKLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH

ANTIOCH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA ROSA

SANTA ROSA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$15,460

Cash Price

$7,885-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,919$12,272

ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL

LANCASTER, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

3.4/10

List Price

$8,874

Cash Price

$8,874

Negotiated Range

$550$7,471

MARINHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

GREENBRAE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

4.1/10

List Price

$27,387

Cash Price

$16,432-40%

Negotiated Range

$2,330$31,793

SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER

FRESNO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

4.7/10

List Price

$25,507

Cash Price

$16,579-35%

Negotiated Range

$8$10,451

CEDAR-SINAI MARINA DEL REY HOSPITAL

MARINA DEL REY, CA · Proprietary

7.9/10

List Price

$28,381

Cash Price

$18,448-35%

Negotiated Range

$4,592$8,439

BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$35,801

Cash Price

$25,061-30%

Negotiated Range

$4,282$4,838

HAZEL HAWKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HOLLISTER, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

4.4/10

List Price

$4,113

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$203$10,500

0.1/10

List Price

$7,438

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$277$7,613

LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER

SYLMAR, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$7,438

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$277$7,438

BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BAKERSFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

6.9/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$232$25,524

UCSF MEDICAL CENTER

SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,850$15,899

VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

MADERA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

5.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,366$32,515

SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL

SANTA BARBARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

1.8/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,038$4,656

MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

ARCATA, CA · Proprietary

4.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,562$14,418

MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL

SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$35$22,008

MERCY HOSPITAL OF FOLSOM

FOLSOM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$11$17,074

FOOTHILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

TUSTIN, CA · Proprietary

3.8/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$44$10,453

DAMERON HOSPITAL

STOCKTON, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.2/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$253$8,538

FRESNO SURGICAL HOSPITAL

FRESNO, CA · Proprietary

5.5/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$203$6,602

HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER

LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary

5.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,253$5,529

WOODLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

WOODLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$11$13,770

UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL

SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$60$16,676

UCSF HEALTH SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL

SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$60$17,774

HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER

JOSHUA TREE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

4.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$27$12,667

CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CORONA, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$203$9,015

JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

INDIO, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

LAC/HARBOR-UCLA MED CENTER

TORRANCE, CA · Government - Local

7.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$277$6,852

EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER

TURLOCK, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$207$8,045

EAST LOS ANGELES DOCTORS HOSPITAL

LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$207$8,045

DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER

MODESTO, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

POMONA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,751$6,528

PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

PALMDALE, CA · Proprietary

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$203$9,015

NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

NORTHRIDGE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$232$16,739

MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

3.7/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$203$2,845

MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER

CARMICHAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$232$22,550

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING

REDDING, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$462$18,679

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF MT SHASTA

MOUNT SHASTA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$395$14,028

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

MERCED, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$232$25,528

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF HUNTINGTON PARK

HUNTINGTON PARK, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$207$8,045

COAST PLAZA HOSPITAL

NORWALK, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$207$9,566

MERCY HOSPITAL - BAKERSFIELD

BAKERSFIELD, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$232$19,785

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA

GARDENA, CA · Proprietary

3.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$207$8,045

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.5/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$203$5,357

MARK TWAIN MEDICAL CENTER

SAN ANDREAS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$232$1,609

MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SANTA MARIA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$232$20,621

DOMINICAN HOSPITAL

SANTA CRUZ, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

6.9/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$232$22,033

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL

SAN JOSE, CA · Proprietary

7.7/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$52$18,309

SAN RAMON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SAN RAMON, CA · Proprietary

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LA

LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

6.9/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$232$29,023

UCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OAKLAND

OAKLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.7/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,682$4,682

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

COLTON, CA · Government - Local

6.3/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$203$5,769

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary

4.3/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$203$9,640

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD, CA · Proprietary

4.3/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4$9,640

Tonsillectomy Cost by City in California

Tonsillectomy Cost in Other States

What Affects Tonsillectomy Cost in California

Hospital charges for tonsillectomy in California vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.

For tonsillectomy in California, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.

Based on data from 105 hospitals in California, tonsillectomy prices range from $0 to $35,801 — a 35801.0x 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 California

Tonsillectomy in California 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 California

If you're paying out of pocket for tonsillectomy in California, 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 California, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $5,084, which is 46% lower than the average list price of $9,339. 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 California

How much does Tonsillectomy cost in California?
The average cash price for tonsillectomy in California is $5,084. Prices range from $0 to $35,801 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do Tonsillectomy prices vary so much in California?
Hospital prices for tonsillectomy in California 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 California, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $5,084, which is 46% below the average list price of $9,339. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for Tonsillectomy in California?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in California 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.