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Kids & PediatricsCPT 42825Common

Tonsillectomy (Pediatric)

Tonsil removal surgery for children

Best Cash Price

$1,575

at Austin Family Chiropractic

Call (512) 837-8990

vs. Austin hospital avg.

$3,780Save 27%

Estimated Price

Based on aggregator data · Mar 2026

Quick Facts

Code

42825

Top 1 Austin Providers

Cash-pay prices ranked lowest firstCPT 42825

~Estimated

$1,575– $4,000

Austin Family ChiropracticBEST PRICE~Estimated

West Lake Hills, TX

(512) 837-8990

Source: https://www.austinentassociates.com/, https://entsaustin.com/

$1,575

Verified = confirmed priceEstimated = aggregator data

Call to confirm current rates

Cost Breakdown

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

🔪

Surgeon Fee

Surgeon's professional fee

$1,200 – $2,800

🏥

Facility / OR Fee

Operating room or surgery center

$1,200 – $3,500

💉

Anesthesiologist Fee

Separate bill from anesthesiologist

$600 – $1,700

Total Estimated Cost

Sum of all three bills

$3,000 – $8,000

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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.

Austin Providers for Kids & Pediatrics

Modern Pediatrics

5 (940 reviews)

Bee Cave Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Bee Cave / West Austin

4.9 (195 reviews)

Ashley B. Gonzalez, MD

5 (213 reviews)

Christine Kasbarian, MD

5 (196 reviews)

Pediatric Associates of Austin

Northwest Austin

4.7 (215 reviews)

After Hours Kids

4.9 (185 reviews)

Austin Regional Clinic Pediatrics

Austin (multiple)

4.3 (340 reviews)

Impact Family Wellness

Cedar Park / Northwest Austin

5 (41 reviews)

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Telehealth Alternative

⚡ Partially Available

Price Comparison

🏥 In-Person

$1,575–$1,575

💻 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.

Best Cash Price

$1,575

at Austin Family Chiropractic

Call (512) 837-8990

vs. Austin hospital avg.

$3,780Save 27%

Estimated Price

Based on aggregator data · Mar 2026

Quick Facts

Code

42825