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Tonsillectomy Cost in Florida (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Tonsillectomy costs $12,174 on average without insurance in Florida, based on actual CMS data from 96 hospitals. Prices range from $11,581 to $38,573 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

96 hospitals in Florida report pricing for tonsillectomy. The average cash price is $12,174.

Hospitals

96

in Florida

Average List Price

$27,952

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$12,174

56% below list price

Price Range

$11,581 – $38,573

3.3x spread

Hospital Prices in Florida

Sorted by lowest cash price
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

TALLAHASSEE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$17,391

Cash Price

$12,174-30%

Negotiated Range

$2,713$17,391

ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO

ORLANDO, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$11,581

Cash Price

N/A

ADVENTHEALTH OCALA

OCALA, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$22,361

Cash Price

N/A

ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA

TAMPA, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$33,427

Cash Price

N/A

Adventhealth Zephyrhills

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$33,427

Cash Price

N/A

ADVENTHEALTH RIVERVIEW

RIVERVIEW, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$33,427

Cash Price

N/A

ADVENTHEALTH WESLEY CHAPEL

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$33,427

Cash Price

N/A

ADVENTHEALTH SEBRING

SEBRING, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$38,573

Cash Price

N/A

LAKESIDE MEDICAL CENTER

BELLE GLADE, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,360$1,632

HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL

ENGLEWOOD, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,638$15,032

ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S SOUTHSIDE

JACKSONVILLE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

MARION COMMUNTIY HOSPITAL

OCALA, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$35,535

HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL

TAMPA, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,638$21,180

BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,963$11,683

HCA FLORIDA ST PETERSBURG HOSPITAL

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,050$13,851

HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL

LAKE CITY, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,250$46,551

CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL

WESTON, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,107$8,689

HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL

LARGO, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,050$21,180

MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,255$8,692

HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL

BRANDON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$541$21,180

ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S ST JOHNS COUNTY

ST. JOHNS, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL

BRADENTON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,638$15,049

FLAGLER HOSPITAL

SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$0$6,986

HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL

HUDSON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,638$15,049

OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER

OVIEDO, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$27,333

HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL

BROOKSVILLE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,638$15,032

HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL

LOXAHATCHEE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$17,461

MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL

HOLLYWOOD, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,386$6,022

HALIFAX HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

DAYTONA BEACH, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$0$7,324

UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL

ORLANDO, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$375$17,461

GULF BREEZE HOSPITAL

GULF BREEZE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,386$5,436

HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL

PANAMA CITY, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$40,673

WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER

BOCA RATON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN NORTH HOSPITAL

STUART, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,547$10,912

HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL

TRINITY, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,638$15,032

WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

WELLINGTON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,516$13,581

WESTSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

PLANTATION, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$586$17,461

HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$46,551

WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL

WINTER HAVEN, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,255$8,692

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST

PEMBROKE PINES, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,386$6,022

CENTRAL FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL

SANFORD, FL · HCA Healthcare

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$27,333

HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL

KISSIMMEE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$27,333

HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL

KISSIMMEE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$27,333

HCA FLORIDA LAWNWOOD HOSPITAL

FORT PIERCE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$336$31,000

HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL

ORANGE PARK, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$40,512

HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL

GAINESVILLE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$119$35,535

HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL A PART OF HCA FLORID

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,050$13,851

BAPTIST HOSPITAL

PENSACOLA, FL · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,386$4,883

HCA FLORIDA RAULERSON HOSPITAL

OKEECHOBEE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$160$26,000

HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL

AVENTURA, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$259$17,461

VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE

THE VILLAGES, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,386$6,780

MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL

SAFETY HARBOR, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,255$8,692

SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SARASOTA, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$170$8,789

ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER

WEST PALM BEACH, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$179$22,660

BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,963$9,937

ST LUCIE MEDICAL CENTER

PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$404$31,400

ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S CLAY COUNTY

MIDDLEBURG, FL · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

TAMARAC, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$226$17,461

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$0$7,297

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MIRAMAR

MIRAMAR, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,386$6,022

BROWARD HEALTH NORTH

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,963$9,937

JAY HOSPITAL

JAY, FL · Baptist Health Care

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$716$6,836

PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL

MIAMI, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$195$17,461

HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,050$21,180

GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER

WEST PALM BEACH, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

BAYCARE HOSPITAL WESLEY CHAPEL

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,255$8,692

SOUTH FLORIDA BAPTIST HOSPITAL

PLANT CITY, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,255$8,692

DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER

DELRAY BEACH, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

MEASE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL

DUNEDIN, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,255$8,692

ST ANTHONYS HOSPITAL

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,255$8,692

SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE

NORTH VENICE, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$170$8,789

MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BRADENTON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,472$9,502

HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL

NICEVILLE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$46,551

HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL

SARASOTA, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,638$15,032

LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER

BRADENTON, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,472$8,059

HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL

SUN CITY CENTER, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$541$13,851

HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL

ATLANTIS, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,495$17,843

ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL

TAMPA, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,255$8,692

HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

DAVIE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$375$17,461

HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL

INVERNESS, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,556$15,032

HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

LEHIGH ACRES, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$15,032

HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL

PALATKA, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$15,319

SHANDS JACKSONVILLE

JACKSONVILLE, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,437$6,034

HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL

MARGATE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$835$17,461

HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL

PLANTATION, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$372$17,461

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PEMBROKE

PEMBROKE PINES, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,386$6,022

BROWARD HEALTH CORAL SPRINGS

CORAL SPRINGS, FL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,963$9,937

BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

BARTOW, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,255$8,692

HCA FLORIDA WEST HOSPITAL

PENSACOLA, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$40,673

HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,638$15,032

MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL

CLEARWATER, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,255$8,692

CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL

VERO BEACH, FL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,255$7,455

HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL

TALLAHASSEE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$541$21,180

HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL

SEBRING, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$106$26,000

HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

JACKSONVILLE, FL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,950$40,512

Tonsillectomy Cost by City in Florida

Tonsillectomy Cost in Other States

What Affects Tonsillectomy Cost in Florida

The cost of tonsillectomy in Florida depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.

The total cost of tonsillectomy includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.

Based on data from 96 hospitals in Florida, tonsillectomy prices range from $11,581 to $38,573 — a 3.3x 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 Florida

The setting where tonsillectomy is performed in Florida significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.

For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.

Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Florida

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access tonsillectomy at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Florida offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In Florida, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $12,174, which is 56% lower than the average list price of $27,952. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tonsillectomy Cost in Florida

How much does Tonsillectomy cost in Florida?
The average cash price for tonsillectomy in Florida is $12,174. Prices range from $11,581 to $38,573 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do Tonsillectomy prices vary so much in Florida?
Hospital prices for tonsillectomy in Florida 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 Florida, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $12,174, which is 56% below the average list price of $27,952. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for Tonsillectomy in Florida?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Florida 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.

Want the true total cost of REMOVAL OF TONSILS?

Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.

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.