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Tonsillectomy Cost in Pennsylvania (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Tonsillectomy costs $5,567 on average without insurance in Pennsylvania, based on actual CMS data from 69 hospitals. Prices range from $423 to $37,907 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

69 hospitals in Pennsylvania report pricing for tonsillectomy. The average cash price is $5,567.

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Hospitals

in Pennsylvania

Average List Price

$9,889

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$5,567

44% below list price

Price Range

$423 – $37,907

89.6x spread

Hospital Prices in Pennsylvania

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
JEFFERSON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	JEFFERSON HILLS	$724	$159-78%	$19 – $7,368	0.1/10
SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	ERIE	$724	$159-78%	$19 – $7,368	0.1/10
GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	GROVE CITY	$724	$159-78%	$19 – $7,368	0.1/10
CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	CANONSBURG	$724	$159-78%	$19 – $7,368	0.1/10
FORBES HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	MONROEVILLE	$724	$159-78%	$19 – $7,368	0.1/10
MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	MEADVILLE	$423	$254-40%	$241 – $339	0.1/10
TITUSVILLE AREA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	TITUSVILLE	$647	$388-40%	$21 – $701	0.1/10
UPMC COLE Voluntary non-profit - Private	COUDERSPORT	$769	$461-40%	$213 – $3,269	0.1/10
UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	UNIONTOWN	$3,275	$1,638-50%	$172 – $7,134	0.1/10
ST CLAIR HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PITTSBURGH	$7,983	$1,981-75%	$584 – $10,597	0.1/10
JEFFERSON EINSTEIN MONTGOMERY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	EAST NORRITON	N/A	$3,802	$1,009 – $14,196	0.1/10
JEFFERSON EINSTEIN PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other	PHILADELPHIA	N/A	$3,802	$1,009 – $14,196	0.1/10
SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF READING Physician	WYOMISSING	$4,328	$4,418	$253 – $5,456	0.1/10
WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	HONESDALE	$6,382	$4,468-30%	$2,553 – $6,106	0.1/10
PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	ENOLA	$21,080	$6,634-69%	$2,754 – $16,864	0.1/10
REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF SCRANTON Proprietary	SCRANTON	$25,157	$6,792-73%	$248 – $25,157	0.1/10
WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	WILKES-BARRE	$37,907	$9,098-76%	$248 – $37,907	0.1/10
PHYSICIANS CARE SURGICAL HOSPITAL Physician	ROYERSFORD	$9,520	$10,218	$977 – $27,099	0.1/10
MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER- MERCY FITZGERALD Voluntary non-profit - Private	DARBY	$23,174	$15,063-35%	$945 – $7,965	0.1/10
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	LANGHORNE	$24,459	$15,898-35%	$44 – $5,460	0.1/10
WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	YORK	N/A	$17,582	$875 – $19,574	0.1/10
DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	DOYLESTOWN	$19,174	$19,174	$950 – $6,623	0.1/10
PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON Voluntary non-profit - Private	HUNTINGDON	N/A	N/A	$219 – $219	0.1/10
ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM Voluntary non-profit - Private	BETHLEHEM	N/A	N/A	$3,320 – $10,773	0.1/10
PENN HIGHLANDS ELK Voluntary non-profit - Private	SAINT MARYS	N/A	N/A	$219 – $219	0.1/10
ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - MONROE CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private	STROUDSBURG	N/A	N/A	$3,320 – $8,195	0.1/10
PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS Voluntary non-profit - Private	DUBOIS	N/A	N/A	$219 – $219	0.1/10
PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private	CONNELLSVILLE	N/A	N/A	$187 – $5,965	0.1/10
ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - CARBON CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private	LEHIGHTON	N/A	N/A	$3,228 – $9,066	0.1/10
PENN HIGHLANDS BROOKVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private	BROOKVILLE	N/A	N/A	$219 – $219	0.1/10
ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private	EASTON	N/A	N/A	$3,372 – $10,684	0.1/10
SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET Voluntary non-profit - Private	POTTSVILLE	N/A	N/A	$791 – $34,073	0.1/10
RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	MEDIA	N/A	N/A	$3,406 – $8,240	0.1/10
PAOLI HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PAOLI	N/A	N/A	$3,406 – $8,240	0.1/10
MAIN LINE HOSPITAL LANKENAU Voluntary non-profit - Private	WYNNEWOOD	N/A	N/A	$3,435 – $8,240	0.1/10
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - POCONO Voluntary non-profit - Private	EAST STROUDSBURG	N/A	N/A	$763 – $35,985	0.1/10
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - MACUNGIE Proprietary	MACUNGIE	N/A	N/A	$868 – $35,122	0.1/10
GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	GETTYSBURG	N/A	N/A	$875 – $19,406	0.1/10
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - HAZLETON Voluntary non-profit - Other	HAZLETON	N/A	N/A	$798 – $34,073	0.1/10
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - DICKSON CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private	DICKSON CITY	N/A	N/A	$763 – $33,187	0.1/10
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	ALLENTOWN	N/A	N/A	$763 – $35,985	0.1/10
ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - GRAND VIEW CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Other	SELLERSVILLE	N/A	N/A	$1,401 – $23,404	0.1/10
GEISINGER ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	ORWIGSBURG	N/A	N/A	$3,228 – $9,341	0.1/10
CLARION HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	CLARION	N/A	N/A	$249 – $7,332	0.1/10
JEFFERSON HEALTH- NORTHEAST Voluntary non-profit - Private	PHILADELPHIA	N/A	N/A	$910 – $8,267	0.1/10
JEFFERSON LANSDALE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	LANSDALE	N/A	N/A	$539 – $16,622	0.1/10
JEFFERSON ABINGTON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	ABINGTON	N/A	N/A	$212 – $8,267	0.1/10
HOLY REDEEMER HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church	MEADOWBROOK	N/A	N/A	$56 – $6,249	0.1/10
MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	STATE COLLEGE	N/A	N/A	$3,783 – $14,480	0.1/10
INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITA Voluntary non-profit - Private	BUTLER	N/A	N/A	$40 – $8,001	0.1/10
UPMC GREENE Voluntary non-profit - Private	WAYNESBURG	N/A	N/A	$2,474 – $6,648	0.1/10
UPMC ALTOONA Voluntary non-profit - Private	ALTOONA	N/A	N/A	$671 – $3,562	0.1/10
UPMC PASSAVANT Voluntary non-profit - Private	PITTSBURGH	N/A	N/A	$643 – $4,953	0.1/10
UPMC PINNACLE HOSPITALS Voluntary non-profit - Private	HARRISBURG	N/A	N/A	$643 – $4,953	0.1/10
WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	LEWISBURG	N/A	N/A	$854 – $13,308	0.1/10
WELLSPAN EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other	EPHRATA	N/A	N/A	$970 – $14,363	0.1/10
UPMC WELLSBORO Voluntary non-profit - Private	WELLSBORO	N/A	N/A	$671 – $896	0.1/10
UPMC SOMERSET Voluntary non-profit - Private	SOMERSET	N/A	N/A	$671 – $5,804	0.1/10
UPMC NORTHWEST Voluntary non-profit - Other	SENECA	N/A	N/A	$680 – $3,401	0.1/10
UPMC MERCY Voluntary non-profit - Private	PITTSBURGH	N/A	N/A	$737 – $6,386	0.1/10
UPMC MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	YORK	N/A	N/A	$712 – $10,959	0.1/10
PENN HIGHLANDS TYRONE Voluntary non-profit - Private	TYRONE	N/A	N/A	$219 – $219	0.1/10
UPMC HANOVER Voluntary non-profit - Private	HANOVER	N/A	N/A	$712 – $11,020	0.1/10
UPMC HAMOT Voluntary non-profit - Private	ERIE	N/A	N/A	$726 – $4,984	0.1/10
UPMC EAST Voluntary non-profit - Private	MONROEVILLE	N/A	N/A	$726 – $6,207	0.1/10
PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private	MONONGAHELA	N/A	N/A	$185 – $7,068	0.1/10
UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH Voluntary non-profit - Other	PITTSBURGH	N/A	N/A	$261 – $4,414	0.1/10
UPMC BEDFORD MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	EVERETT	N/A	N/A	$671 – $3,522	0.1/10
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PHILADELPHIA	N/A	N/A	$910 – $12,000	0.1/10

JEFFERSON HOSPITAL

JEFFERSON HILLS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$724

Cash Price

$159-78%

Negotiated Range

$19 – $7,368

SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL

ERIE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$724

Cash Price

$159-78%

Negotiated Range

$19 – $7,368

GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER

GROVE CITY, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$724

Cash Price

$159-78%

Negotiated Range

$19 – $7,368

CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL

CANONSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$724

Cash Price

$159-78%

Negotiated Range

$19 – $7,368

FORBES HOSPITAL

MONROEVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$724

Cash Price

$159-78%

Negotiated Range

$19 – $7,368

MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER

MEADVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$423

Cash Price

$254-40%

Negotiated Range

$241 – $339

TITUSVILLE AREA HOSPITAL

TITUSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$647

Cash Price

$388-40%

Negotiated Range

$21 – $701

UPMC COLE

COUDERSPORT, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$769

Cash Price

$461-40%

Negotiated Range

$213 – $3,269

UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL

UNIONTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,275

Cash Price

$1,638-50%

Negotiated Range

$172 – $7,134

ST CLAIR HOSPITAL

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,983

Cash Price

$1,981-75%

Negotiated Range

$584 – $10,597

JEFFERSON EINSTEIN MONTGOMERY HOSPITAL

EAST NORRITON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$3,802

Negotiated Range

$1,009 – $14,196

JEFFERSON EINSTEIN PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$3,802

Negotiated Range

$1,009 – $14,196

SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF READING

WYOMISSING, PA · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$4,328

Cash Price

$4,418

Negotiated Range

$253 – $5,456

WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HONESDALE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,382

Cash Price

$4,468-30%

Negotiated Range

$2,553 – $6,106

PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER

ENOLA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$21,080

Cash Price

$6,634-69%

Negotiated Range

$2,754 – $16,864

REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF SCRANTON

SCRANTON, PA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$25,157

Cash Price

$6,792-73%

Negotiated Range

$248 – $25,157

WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITAL

WILKES-BARRE, PA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$37,907

Cash Price

$9,098-76%

Negotiated Range

$248 – $37,907

PHYSICIANS CARE SURGICAL HOSPITAL

ROYERSFORD, PA · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$9,520

Cash Price

$10,218

Negotiated Range

$977 – $27,099

MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER- MERCY FITZGERALD

DARBY, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$23,174

Cash Price

$15,063-35%

Negotiated Range

$945 – $7,965

ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER

LANGHORNE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$24,459

Cash Price

$15,898-35%

Negotiated Range

$44 – $5,460

WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL

YORK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$17,582

Negotiated Range

$875 – $19,574

DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL

DOYLESTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$19,174

Cash Price

$19,174

Negotiated Range

$950 – $6,623

PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON

HUNTINGDON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$219 – $219

ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM

BETHLEHEM, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,320 – $10,773

PENN HIGHLANDS ELK

SAINT MARYS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$219 – $219

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - MONROE CAMPUS

STROUDSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,320 – $8,195

PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS

DUBOIS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$219 – $219

PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE

CONNELLSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$187 – $5,965

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - CARBON CAMPUS

LEHIGHTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,228 – $9,066

PENN HIGHLANDS BROOKVILLE

BROOKVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$219 – $219

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS

EASTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,372 – $10,684

SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET

POTTSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$791 – $34,073

RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MEDIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,406 – $8,240

PAOLI HOSPITAL

PAOLI, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,406 – $8,240

MAIN LINE HOSPITAL LANKENAU

WYNNEWOOD, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,435 – $8,240

LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - POCONO

EAST STROUDSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$763 – $35,985

LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - MACUNGIE

MACUNGIE, PA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$868 – $35,122

GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL

GETTYSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$875 – $19,406

LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - HAZLETON

HAZLETON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$798 – $34,073

LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - DICKSON CITY

DICKSON CITY, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$763 – $33,187

LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL

ALLENTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$763 – $35,985

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - GRAND VIEW CAMPUS

SELLERSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,401 – $23,404

GEISINGER ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL

ORWIGSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,228 – $9,341

CLARION HOSPITAL

CLARION, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$249 – $7,332

JEFFERSON HEALTH- NORTHEAST

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$910 – $8,267

JEFFERSON LANSDALE HOSPITAL

LANSDALE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$539 – $16,622

JEFFERSON ABINGTON HOSPITAL

ABINGTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$212 – $8,267

HOLY REDEEMER HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

MEADOWBROOK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$56 – $6,249

MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER

STATE COLLEGE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,783 – $14,480

INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITA

BUTLER, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$40 – $8,001

UPMC GREENE

WAYNESBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,474 – $6,648

UPMC ALTOONA

ALTOONA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$671 – $3,562

UPMC PASSAVANT

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$643 – $4,953

UPMC PINNACLE HOSPITALS

HARRISBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$643 – $4,953

WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LEWISBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$854 – $13,308

WELLSPAN EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

EPHRATA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$970 – $14,363

UPMC WELLSBORO

WELLSBORO, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$671 – $896

UPMC SOMERSET

SOMERSET, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$671 – $5,804

UPMC NORTHWEST

SENECA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$680 – $3,401

UPMC MERCY

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$737 – $6,386

UPMC MEMORIAL

YORK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$712 – $10,959

PENN HIGHLANDS TYRONE

TYRONE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$219 – $219

UPMC HANOVER

HANOVER, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$712 – $11,020

UPMC HAMOT

ERIE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$726 – $4,984

UPMC EAST

MONROEVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$726 – $6,207

PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY

MONONGAHELA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$185 – $7,068

UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

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Negotiated Range

$261 – $4,414

UPMC BEDFORD MEMORIAL

EVERETT, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

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Negotiated Range

$671 – $3,522

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

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Negotiated Range

$910 – $12,000

Tonsillectomy Cost by City in Pennsylvania

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Tonsillectomy Cost in Other States

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What Affects Tonsillectomy Cost in Pennsylvania

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

Surgical costs for tonsillectomy in Pennsylvania 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 69 hospitals in Pennsylvania, tonsillectomy prices range from $423 to $37,907 — a 89.6x 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 Pennsylvania

Tonsillectomy in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

If you're paying out of pocket for tonsillectomy in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $5,567, which is 44% lower than the average list price of $9,889. 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 Pennsylvania

How much does Tonsillectomy cost in Pennsylvania?▼

The average cash price for tonsillectomy in Pennsylvania is $5,567. Prices range from $423 to $37,907 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Tonsillectomy prices vary so much in Pennsylvania?▼

Hospital prices for tonsillectomy in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $5,567, which is 44% below the average list price of $9,889. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Tonsillectomy in Pennsylvania?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Pennsylvania 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.