Surgery
Complete removal of outer ear cost in Minnesota
Complete removal of outer ear usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Minnesota
From 6 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $5,385 (most listed prices $433–$12,101).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- $214
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Gabriel's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $835Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterComplete removal of outer earDoctor fee only$1,006Source: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul HospitalsComplete removal of outer earFacility fee only$1,494
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Minnesota – Minneapolis and St. Paul Ho price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $2,368Source: Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester price file · checked Oct 2026
- $5,952
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.