Surgery
Eardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesia cost in Georgia
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 Georgia
From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.
Nationwide typical: $2,814 (most listed prices $206–$7,874).
Cheapest in Georgia
- $130
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Candler Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St Josephs Hospital - SavannahEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$130
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Josephs Hospital - Savannah price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hospital Authority of Colquitt CountyEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$558
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Tanner Medical Center/CarrolltonEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$1,398
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton price file · checked Sep 2026 - Emory Decatur HospitalEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$2,001
Doctor fees are billed separately. +6 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Emory Decatur Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Emory Saint Joseph's HospitalEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$2,001
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mountain Lakes Medical CenterEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$3,517
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mountain Lakes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Tanner Medical Center/Villa RicaEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$4,339
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica price file · checked Oct 2026 - East Georgia Regional Medical CenterEardrum incision with fluid drainage, under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$7,920
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: East Georgia Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17,443
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Screven Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17,443
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Tattnall 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.