Surgery
Eardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesia cost in California
Eardrum incision with fluid drainage, 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 California
From 51 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $2,814 (most listed prices $206–$7,874).
Cheapest in California
- San Joaquin Community HospitalEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$80.55
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sonora Community HospitalEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$91.29
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health TulareEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$102
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hanford Community HospitalEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$102
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Reedley Community HospitalEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$102
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ukiah Adventist HospitalEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$107
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$145
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $161
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$350
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Mendocino CoastEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$354
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$411
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $432
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth 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.