Procedures
Earwax removal by irrigation, one ear cost in Kentucky
Earwax removal by irrigation, one ear 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 Kentucky
From 72 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $80.40 (most listed prices $20.46–$291).
Cheapest in Kentucky
- $8.68Source: Jennie Stuart Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $12.18
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $12.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Breckinridge Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Claire Medical Center Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14.57Source: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- West Mccracken HealthcareEar Flushing · Ear wax removal by irrigation (ear lavage)Ask what's included$15 per unit
Self-pay; payment up front. $15 per ear.
Source: wkyhealthcare.com · checked Oct 2026 - $16.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Carroll County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Center, Inc.Earwax removal by irrigation, one earFacility fee only$16.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Center, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $19.25Source: Deaconess Union County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $19.25Source: Henderson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $22
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Russell County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $23.56
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rockcastle Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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.