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Tonsillectomy Cost in Texas (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Tonsillectomy costs $4,182 on average without insurance in Texas, based on actual CMS data from 146 hospitals. Prices range from $354 to $17,605 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

146 hospitals in Texas report pricing for tonsillectomy. The average cash price is $4,182.

Hospitals

146

in Texas

Average List Price

$5,702

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$4,182

27% below list price

Price Range

$354 – $17,605

49.7x spread

Hospital Prices in Texas

Sorted by lowest cash price
ELITE HOSPITAL KINGWOOD

KINGWOOD, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$0

Cash Price

$0

MADISON ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER

MADISONVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$354

Cash Price

$62-83%

Negotiated Range

$45$8,788

CHI ST JOSEPH HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL

BRYAN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$354

Cash Price

$62-83%

Negotiated Range

$195$10,557

BURLESON ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER

CALDWELL, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$354

Cash Price

$62-83%

Negotiated Range

$78$4,479

GRIMES ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER

NAVASOTA, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$354

Cash Price

$62-83%

Negotiated Range

$128$8,788

NACOGDOCHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

NACOGDOCHES, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$482

Cash Price

$145-70%

Negotiated Range

$265$3,133

VAL VERDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

DEL RIO, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$497

Cash Price

$249-50%

Negotiated Range

$274$274

GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

GRAHAM, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$515

Cash Price

$515

Negotiated Range

$124$1,910

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

COLUMBUS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,112

Cash Price

$834-25%

Negotiated Range

$1$3,719

0.1/10

List Price

$1,417

Cash Price

$850-40%

Negotiated Range

$497$999,999,999

List Price

$1,157

Cash Price

$868-25%

Negotiated Range

$208$12,019

TITUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MOUNT PLEASANT, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$869

Cash Price

$869

Negotiated Range

$241$869

NORTH CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER LLP

DALLAS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$1,545

Cash Price

$927-40%

Negotiated Range

$541$999,999,999

0.1/10

List Price

$1,653

Cash Price

$992-40%

Negotiated Range

$811$999,999,999

TOPS SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$3,260

Cash Price

$1,141-65%

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

List Price

$2,235

Cash Price

$1,341-40%

Negotiated Range

$783$999,999,999

LAMB HEALTHCARE CENTER

LITTLEFIELD, TX · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$3,544

Cash Price

$1,418-60%

Negotiated Range

$1,300$3,282

BAYSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

ANAHUAC, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$1,464

Cash Price

$1,464

Negotiated Range

$952$1,171

BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT TROPHY CLUB

TROPHY CLUB, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$2,484

Cash Price

$1,491-40%

Negotiated Range

$820$999,999,999

SUGAR LAND SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLP

SUGAR LAND, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$2,990

Cash Price

$1,794-40%

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

OCHILTREE GENERAL HOSPITAL

PERRYTON, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$3,007

Cash Price

$1,804-40%

Negotiated Range

$1,443$9,236

PERMIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ANDREWS COUNTY HO

ANDREWS, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$4,275

Cash Price

$2,138-50%

Negotiated Range

$261$5,329

0.1/10

List Price

$15,767

Cash Price

$2,671-83%

Negotiated Range

$887$11,037

CRANE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT

CRANE, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$4,076

Cash Price

$2,853-30%

Negotiated Range

$2,405$3,668

0.1/10

List Price

$4,971

Cash Price

$2,983-40%

Negotiated Range

$2,337$999,999,999

SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$3,263

Cash Price

$3,263

Negotiated Range

$2,650$5,000

MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MIDLAND, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$13,578

Cash Price

$3,394-75%

Negotiated Range

$2,818$13,578

STEPHENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BRECKENRIDGE, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$5,629

Cash Price

$3,940-30%

Negotiated Range

$100$5,629

HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER

HARLINGEN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$11,905

Cash Price

$3,958-67%

Negotiated Range

$570$9,524

PECOS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

FORT STOCKTON, TX · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$5,885

Cash Price

$4,414-25%

Negotiated Range

$2,648$5,297

List Price

$6,920

Cash Price

$4,844-30%

Negotiated Range

$3,012$21,887

CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$4,852

Negotiated Range

$0$999,999,999

COMANCHE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

COMANCHE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,670

Cash Price

$4,986-35%

Negotiated Range

$2,838$6,520

PHYSICIANS CENTRE,THE

BRYAN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$5,009

Cash Price

$5,009

Negotiated Range

$2,436$5,966

CHILDRESS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CHILDRESS, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$5,097

Cash Price

$5,097

Negotiated Range

$474$4,587

COON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

DALHART, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$5,579

Cash Price

$5,579

COGDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SNYDER, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$5,631

Cash Price

$5,631

Negotiated Range

$2,759$5,068

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

DUMAS, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$7,663

Cash Price

$6,130-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,149$6,897

MEDINA REGIONAL HOSPITAL

HONDO, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$7,800

Cash Price

$7,020-10%

Negotiated Range

$525$11,149

FOUNDATION SURGICAL HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$11,947

Cash Price

$7,168-40%

Negotiated Range

$750$999,999,999

BELLVILLE MEDICAL CENTER

BELLVILLE, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$7,666

Cash Price

$7,666

Negotiated Range

$725$6,133

List Price

$12,904

Cash Price

$7,742-40%

Negotiated Range

$2,884$999,999,999

CONNALLY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

FLORESVILLE, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$11,842

Cash Price

$8,882-25%

Negotiated Range

$474$11,250

GLEN ROSE MEDICAL CENTER

GLEN ROSE, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$9,667

Cash Price

$9,667

Negotiated Range

$4,447$9,184

DOCTORS HOSPTAL AT RENAISSANCE

EDINBURG, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$9,929

Cash Price

$9,929

Negotiated Range

$979$7,447

0.1/10

List Price

$8,375

Cash Price

$10,806

Negotiated Range

$1,715$22,109

OTTO KAISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

KENEDY, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$11,229

Cash Price

$11,229

Negotiated Range

$552$10,668

RICELAND MEDICAL CENTER

WINNIE, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$14,744

Cash Price

$14,315-3%

Negotiated Range

$2,057$12,090

ALTUS BAYTOWN HOSPITAL

BAYTOWN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$17,605

Cash Price

$17,605

Negotiated Range

$176$14,084

MEDICAL ARTS HOSPITAL

LAMESA, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$3,600

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$720$6,912

GUADALUPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SEGUIN, TX · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$9,518

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$233$9,518

HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,331$13,322

CHI ST LUKE'S HEALTH BRAZOSPORT

LAKE JACKSON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$571$7,209

MEDICAL CITY DENTON

DENTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$873$12,499

CEDAR PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CEDAR PARK, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$221$3,065

CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL KLEBERG

KINGSVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$519$999,999,999

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$318$999,999,999

ST LUKE'S PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER

PASADENA, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$842$11,313

MEDICAL CITY DECATUR

DECATUR, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$12,499

MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH

FORT WORTH, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$15,130

ST LUKE'S SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL

SUGAR LAND, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$37,229

MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL

DALLAS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,650$11,438

ST LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL

THE WOODLANDS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$933$15,408

CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH

BEAUMONT, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$562$999,999,999

WADLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

TEXARKANA, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$363$999,999,999

USMD HOSPITAL AT ARLINGTON L P

ARLINGTON, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,766$6,281

CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL

TYLER, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$999,999,999

EL PASO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

EL PASO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$975

SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM

EDINBURG, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$931$6,548

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,871$999,999,999

CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LIVINGSTON

LIVINGSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$933$15,764

MATAGORDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

BAY CITY, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$993$1,044

VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE

BROWNSVILLE, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$314$999,999,999

CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL- WINNSBORO

WINNSBORO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$999,999,999

CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM

TEXARKANA, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$363$999,999,999

NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER

AUSTIN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$210$9,825

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$948$8,234

MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON

ARLINGTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$873$12,499

HILL COUNTRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

FREDERICKSBURG, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$365$12,834

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL

TOMBALL, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$8,234

HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,128$7,838

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$869$11,500

HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,128$13,322

VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

BROWNSVILLE, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$878$13,340

HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL

THE WOODLANDS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,128$7,838

WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$869$11,500

CHI ST LUKES LAKESIDE HOSPITAL

THE WOODLANDS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$37,229

HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL

SUGAR LAND, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,128$7,838

CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LUFKIN

LUFKIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$933$15,764

HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL

NASSAU BAY, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,519$7,838

VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC

HARLINGEN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$381$999,999,999

ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER

ROUND ROCK, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$210$9,825

CHRISTUS JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

JASPER, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$539$999,999,999

CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL SULPHUR SPRINGS

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$999,999,999

HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER

ABILENE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,977$7,875

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL AT THE VINTAGE

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$27,355

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE PEARLAND

PEARLAND, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$948$8,234

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$513$999,999,999

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$948$10,659

NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL

AMARILLO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$754$4,465

Baylor St Lukes Medical Center

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$933$48,065

FORT DUNCAN MEDICAL CENTER

EAGLE PASS, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$192$9,456

ASCENSION SETON HIGHLAND LAKES

BURNET, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$221$3,065

RIVER CREST HOSP

SAN ANGELO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$931$7,613

PETERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

KERRVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$425$3,654

HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER BROWNWOOD

BROWNWOOD, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,045$6,913

MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE

LEWISVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$873$12,499

CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL SAN AUGUSTINE

SAN AUGUSTINE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$18,216

RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

MCALLEN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$595$12,091

COOK CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER

FORT WORTH, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$795$1,330

MC CAMEY HOSPITAL

MCCAMEY, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$749$4,865

ASCENSION SETON SMITHVILLE

SMITHVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$221$3,065

TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$869$13,513

DELL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

AUSTIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$221$3,065

TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER

DENISON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$904$6,188

ASCENSION PROVIDENCE

WACO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$202$4,950

ASCENSION SETON SOUTHWEST

AUSTIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$221$3,065

NACOGDOCHES MEDICAL CENTER

NACOGDOCHES, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$314$999,999,999

DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO

LAREDO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$192$5,736

COOK CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER PROSPER

PROSPER, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$1,552

MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL

ODESSA, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$814$4,427

METHODIST HOSPITAL ATASCOSA

JOURDANTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

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N/A

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Negotiated Range

$365$12,834

CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER

LONGVIEW, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$523$999,999,999

CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

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N/A

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$3,829$999,999,999

HARRIS HEALTH

HOUSTON, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

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N/A

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Negotiated Range

$825$3,293

ASCENSION SETON EDGAR B DAVIS

LULING, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

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N/A

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Negotiated Range

$221$3,065

SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER

SAN ANGELO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

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N/A

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Negotiated Range

$931$7,613

DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX

AUSTIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$221$3,065

ASCENSION SETON NORTHWEST

AUSTIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

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N/A

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Negotiated Range

$221$3,065

MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD

WEATHERFORD, TX · Proprietary

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N/A

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Negotiated Range

$887$12,499

ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN

AUSTIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$221$3,065

CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL- JACKSONVILLE

JACKSONVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$999,999,999

METHODIST HOSPITAL STONE OAK

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$365$12,834

MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE

FORT WORTH, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$12,499

RESOLUTE HEALTH HOSPITAL

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$309$999,999,999

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,513$4,332

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

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$318$999,999,999

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

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$999,999,999$999,999,999

WESTOVER HILLS BAPTIST HOSPITAL

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Proprietary

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$309$999,999,999

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

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$2,513$4,600

0.1/10

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N/A

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N/A

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$210$9,825

MEDICAL CITY PLANO

PLANO, TX · Proprietary

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$887$15,130

CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL-SAN MARCOS

SAN MARCOS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$529$999,999,999

CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL BEEVILLE

BEEVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$519$999,999,999

CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL ALICE

ALICE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

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N/A

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N/A

Negotiated Range

$519$999,999,999

0.1/10

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N/A

Cash Price

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Negotiated Range

$2,884$999,999,999

Tonsillectomy Cost by City in Texas

Tonsillectomy Cost in Other States

What Affects Tonsillectomy Cost in Texas

The cost of tonsillectomy in Texas 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 146 hospitals in Texas, tonsillectomy prices range from $354 to $17,605 — a 49.7x 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 Texas

The setting where tonsillectomy is performed in Texas 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 Texas

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

In Texas, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $4,182, which is 27% lower than the average list price of $5,702. 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 Texas

How much does Tonsillectomy cost in Texas?
The average cash price for tonsillectomy in Texas is $4,182. Prices range from $354 to $17,605 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do Tonsillectomy prices vary so much in Texas?
Hospital prices for tonsillectomy in Texas 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 Texas, the average cash price for tonsillectomy is $4,182, which is 27% below the average list price of $5,702. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for Tonsillectomy in Texas?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Texas 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.