Surgery
Ear tube insertion, local or topical anesthesia cost in California
Ear tube insertion, local or topical anesthesia 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 California
From 79 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $603 (most listed prices $162–$2,089).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceEar tube insertion, local or topical anesthesiaDoctor fee only$31.50Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncEar tube insertion, local or topical anesthesiaFacility fee only$32.97
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $70.65
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $80.07
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $89.49
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $89.49
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $89.49
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $94.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiEar tube insertion, local or topical anesthesiaFacility fee only$127
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $141
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $202
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterEar tube insertion, local or topical anesthesiaFacility fee only$219
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.