Tonsillectomy Cost in Maine (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Tonsillectomy costs $318 on average without insurance in Maine, based on actual CMS data from 13 hospitals. Prices range from $1 to $837 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
13 hospitals in Maine report pricing for tonsillectomy. The average cash price is $318.
13
in Maine
$411
gross charge
$318
22% below list price
$1 – $837
836.7x spread
Hospital Prices in Maine
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BANGOR | $1 | $1-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | LEWISTON | $1 | $1-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MACHIAS | $804 | $603-25% | $354 – $736 | 0.1/10 | |
| PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LINCOLN | $837 | $669-20% | $232 – $803 | 0.1/10 | |
| LINCOLNHEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DAMARISCOTTA | N/A | N/A | $248 – $19,397 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FARMINGTON | N/A | N/A | $248 – $14,080 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PORTLAND | N/A | N/A | $249 – $14,257 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH WALDO HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BELFAST | N/A | N/A | $248 – $15,934 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH STEPHENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NORWAY | N/A | N/A | $248 – $14,920 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SPRING HARBOR Government - Federal | WESTBROOK | N/A | N/A | $249 – $3,139 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | AUGUSTA | N/A | N/A | $3,215 – $12,772 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRUNSWICK | N/A | N/A | $248 – $11,327 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH PEN BAY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROCKPORT | N/A | N/A | $248 – $15,242 | 0.1/10 |
BANGOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$1-32%
LEWISTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$1-32%
MACHIAS, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$804
Cash Price
$603-25%
Negotiated Range
$354 – $736
LINCOLN, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$837
Cash Price
$669-20%
Negotiated Range
$232 – $803
DAMARISCOTTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$248 – $19,397
FARMINGTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$248 – $14,080
PORTLAND, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$249 – $14,257
BELFAST, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$248 – $15,934
NORWAY, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$248 – $14,920
WESTBROOK, ME · Government - Federal
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$249 – $3,139
AUGUSTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,215 – $12,772
BRUNSWICK, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$248 – $11,327
ROCKPORT, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$248 – $15,242
Tonsillectomy Cost in Other States
What Affects Tonsillectomy Cost in Maine
The cost of tonsillectomy in Maine 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 13 hospitals in Maine, tonsillectomy prices range from $1 to $837 — a 836.7x 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 Maine
Tonsillectomy in Maine 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 Maine
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access tonsillectomy at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Maine offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Maine, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $318, which is 22% lower than the average list price of $411. 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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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.