Procedures
Drainage of peritonsillar (tonsil) abscess cost in Illinois
Drainage of peritonsillar (tonsil) abscess 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 Illinois
From 112 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $431 (most listed prices $178–$1,479).
Cheapest in Illinois
- $75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sarah Bush Lincoln price file · checked Oct 2026 - $115
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SwedishAmerican Medical Group price file · checked Oct 2026 - $119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gottlieb Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MacNeal Hospital Gottlieb Community Health Services CorporationDrainage of peritonsillar (tonsil) abscessFacility fee only$119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MacNeal Hospital Gottlieb Community Health Service price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $127
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers price file · checked Oct 2026 - UChicago Medicine AdventHealth BolingbrookDrainage of peritonsillar (tonsil) abscessFacility fee only$130
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook price file · checked Oct 2026 - $130
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale price file · checked Oct 2026 - $144
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loyola University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $161
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Riverside Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana price file · checked Oct 2026 - $178
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Humboldt Park Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $179
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: OSF St Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Drainage of peritonsillar (tonsil) abscess
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.