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Ear Tube Placement
(Adult) · San Antonio, TX

Estimated from $2,000

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Where to go in San Antonio

3 practices that perform ear tube placement (adult).

Each one names this service on its own website. We checked the page ourselves. Where we hold a cash price, it is shown; where we do not, ask when you call.

  1. 01LISTS THIS SERVICE
    Hill Country Ear, Nose & Throat

    Independent, clinician-owned (likely)

    42 Gruene Park Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130

    830-629-5830
  2. 02LISTS THIS SERVICE
    National Sinus Institute

    Part of National Sinus Institute (multi-state network)

    156 W Sunset Rd Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 78209

    (210) 202-0250
  3. 03LISTS THIS SERVICE
    The Ear Institute of Texas

    Part of Parallel ENT & Allergy

    18518 Hardy Oak Blvd #300, San Antonio, TX 78258

    (210) 696-4327

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Three-bill breakdown

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Surgeon Fee
Surgeon's professional fee
$700-$1,500
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Facility / OR Fee
Operating room or surgery center
$600-$2,000
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Anesthesiologist Fee
Separate bill from anesthesiologist
$200-$500
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Total estimated
$1,500-$4,000

Often done under local anesthesia, so the anesthesia fee may not apply.

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Questions, answered

How much does Ear Tube Placement (Adult) cost in San Antonio without insurance?+
MarketCare hasn't verified a price for Ear Tube Placement (Adult) in San Antonio yet. The typical cash-pay (self-pay) range is an estimated $2,000-$4,000 — a ballpark, not a quote — so call the clinic to confirm before you book. No insurance needed.
What is the cheapest Ear Tube Placement (Adult) in San Antonio?+
MarketCare has no priced San Antonio provider for Ear Tube Placement (Adult) yet; the estimated cash range is $2,000-$4,000. Call clinics directly for a quote, and check what it includes before you book.
Does the Ear Tube Placement (Adult) price include anesthesia and facility fees?+
Usually the cash price covers the provider's professional fee and the in-office or facility fee. Anesthesia, pathology, and imaging are sometimes billed separately. The $2,000-$4,000 estimated range for Ear Tube Placement (Adult) in San Antonio is a typical band, not a quote, so confirm exactly what's bundled with the front desk before you schedule.
Is Ear Tube Placement (Adult) covered by insurance or Medicare?+
Often yes when it's medically necessary, but coverage for Ear Tube Placement (Adult) depends on your plan, your deductible, and how it's coded (screening vs. diagnostic, for example). If you're uninsured, on a high-deductible plan, or were denied coverage, the estimated cash-pay range for Ear Tube Placement (Adult) in San Antonio is $2,000-$4,000, frequently less than the insured patient's out-of-pocket share for the same procedure.
Can I pay for Ear Tube Placement (Adult) with HSA or FSA funds?+
Yes, Ear Tube Placement (Adult) is a qualified medical expense, so the $2,000-$4,000 San Antonio cash price can be paid with pre-tax HSA or FSA dollars at most clinics. Ask for an itemized receipt with the CPT code for your reimbursement paperwork.
Do I need a referral or insurance for Ear Tube Placement (Adult) in San Antonio?+
No insurance is required: every Ear Tube Placement (Adult) price MarketCare lists is a cash-pay rate, and most San Antonio cash-pay clinics take self-referrals. A few want a short intake or a quick consult visit first, so call the provider to confirm.
Why is cash-pay Ear Tube Placement (Adult) often cheaper than using insurance?+
Cash-pay Ear Tube Placement (Adult) skips claim coding, prior authorization, and facility markups, so cash rates often run 40-70% below the insured rate for the same procedure in San Antonio. If you're close to hitting your deductible, running it through insurance may still be cheaper overall.
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