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Ear Tube Placement (Pediatric)

Code: 69436

Tympanostomy tube insertion for chronic ear infections in children

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Best Cash Price

$800

at Austin providers

vs. Austin hospital avg.

$4,560Save 61%

Price Verified

Updated Feb 2026 · Source: provider website

Quick Facts

Code

69436

Category

Kids & Pediatrics

Frequency

Common

Price Variance

Very High

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Cash-Pay (estimated)

Low:$800
High:$3,000
Average:$1,900

Medicaid/Insurance

Low:$500
High:$1,000
Average:$750

Cost Breakdown

Ear Tube Placement (Pediatric) typically results in 3 separate bills. Here's what to expect.

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Surgeon Fee

Surgeon's professional fee

$700$2,000

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Facility / OR Fee

Operating room or surgery center

$1,000$3,000

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Anesthesiologist Fee

Separate bill from anesthesiologist

$300$1,000

Total Estimated Cost

Sum of all three bills

$2,000$6,000

💡 General anesthesia required for pediatric patients.
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Always ask upfront

You may receive separate bills from your surgeon, the surgery center, and the anesthesiologist — even if they work at the same location. Always ask each provider for their cash-pay rate before scheduling.

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Telehealth Alternative

⚡ Partially Available

Price Comparison

🏥 In-Person

$800$3,000

💻 Telehealth

$25–$99

💡 Note: Initial consultations, follow-ups, and prescription management can be done via telehealth. Physical exams, labs, and procedures require an in-person visit.