Surgery
Ear tube placement under general anesthesia cost in Minnesota
Ear tube placement under general 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 33 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
Nationwide typical: $2,348 (most listed prices $631–$6,721).
Usually included: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's or surgeon's fee.
Good to know: Adenoidectomy with tubes (42820/42830) is a different bundle. Check whether a price is for one ear or both.
Cheapest in Minnesota
Total price
Ear tube placement under general anesthesia
Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Minnesota, from 33 providers. Most listed prices: $523–$2,288.
Cheapest totals nearby
- CHI St. Gabriel's Health$447Hospital · Little FallsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- HealthEast St. John's Hospital$457Hospital · MaplewoodEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center$467Hospital · MinneapolisEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $324Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- $350Source: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Perham Hospital District dba Perham HealthEar tube placement under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$387
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Perham Hospital District dba Perham Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $390
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $410Source: M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- M Health Fairview Northland Medical CenterEar tube placement under general anesthesiaDoctor fee only$410Source: M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Gillette Children's Specialty HealthcareEar tube placement under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$412
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $424
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: LifeCare Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $88.39est. $447 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Gabriel's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $99.07est. $457 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: HealthEast St. John's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterEar tube placement under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$109est. $467 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $487
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lake Region Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Ear tube placement under general anesthesia
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.