Tonsils and adenoids removal, age 12 and over in New Jersey
CPT 42821 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $3,590 to $6,839 at the 10 New Jersey hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
New Jersey typical cash price: $4,075
New Jersey hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune | $7,186 | $3,590 | $6,256$5,244–$10,202 · 27 plans |
| JFK University Medical Center | Edison | $7,186 | $3,593 | $6,610$5,030–$10,692 · 29 plans |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River | – | $3,786 | $5,115$3,375–$7,444 · 13 plans |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | Hackensack | $7,186 | $3,819 | $6,535$4,617–$8,971 · 30 plans |
| Centrastate Medical Center | Freehold | $36,185 | $4,075 | $3,544$3,544–$4,961 · 28 plans |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | $27,699 | $4,327 | $3,801$3,763–$6,784 · 70 plans |
| Overlook Medical Center | Summit | $18,684 | $4,327 | $3,763$3,763–$5,268 · 25 plans |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick | – | $5,741 | $6,768$4,129–$8,490 · 10 plans |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston | – | $6,839 | $5,114$3,349–$8,347 · 12 plans |
| Jefferson Stratford Hospital | Stratford | – | – | $8,524$3,278–$11,974 · 6 plans |
Common questions
How much does tonsils and adenoids removal cost at a hospital in New Jersey?
At 9 New Jersey hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for tonsils and adenoids removal is $4,075, and most charge between $3,592 and $5,961. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $5,686. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Is it cheaper to pay cash or use insurance for tonsils and adenoids removal?
At 5 of the 9 hospitals in New Jersey that publish both, the cash price is lower than the typical insurer rate. Remember that with insurance you pay only your share of that rate once your deductible is met, and that cash payments usually don't count toward your deductible.
Which hospital in New Jersey 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 $3,590 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. 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.