Tonsils and adenoids removal, age 12 and over in Illinois
CPT 42821 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $15,702 to $24,770 at the 7 Illinois hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
Illinois hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | $22,431 | $15,702 | $4,197$2,509–$4,442 · 4 plans |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry | McHenry | $35,386 | $24,770 | $5,366$4,714–$5,843 · 3 plans |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center | Oak Lawn | – | – | $10,085$9,160–$12,235 · 4 plans |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville | – | – | $7,710$7,000–$9,358 · 4 plans |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove | – | – | $10,085$9,160–$12,235 · 4 plans |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge | – | – | $10,085$9,160–$12,235 · 4 plans |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria | – | – | $8,647$4,219–$11,980 · 4 plans |
Common questions
How much does tonsils and adenoids removal cost at a hospital in Illinois?
The cash price for tonsils and adenoids removal at the Illinois hospitals whose price files we have read so far is $20,236 (typical of 2). The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $8,647. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Which hospital in Illinois has the lowest cash price for tonsils and adenoids removal?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $15,702 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.