Surgery
Ear tube insertion, local or topical anesthesia cost in Minnesota
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 Minnesota
From 39 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $603 (most listed prices $162–$2,089).
Cheapest in Minnesota
- Community Memorial Hospital AssociationEar tube insertion, local or topical anesthesiaFacility fee only$66.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Hospital Association price file · checked Oct 2026 - $117Source: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $185
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glacial Ridge Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Stevens Community Medical Center IncEar tube insertion, local or topical anesthesiaFacility fee only$238
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stevens Community Medical Center Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $246
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $249
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lake Region Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $250
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ridgeview Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Avera Marshall Regional Medical CenterEar tube insertion, local or topical anesthesiaFacility fee only$261
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $269Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- Gillette Children's Specialty HealthcareEar tube insertion, local or topical anesthesiaFacility fee only$271
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $271
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Montevideo Hospital and Clinic price file · checked Oct 2026 - $284
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital 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.