Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comTonsils and adenoids removal (child under 12) in Tennessee: what insurers pay
Posted commercial rates at 3 Tennessee hospitals, each next to its own Medicare base rate.
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CPT 42820
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital (Midtown + West) Nashville | $3,411 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center Smyrna | $4,682 | 0.8× | 4 | 2026-09-01 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville | $5,857 | 1.0× | 7 | 2025-10-01 |
Questions
How much do insurers pay for tonsils and adenoids removal (child under 12) in Tennessee?
3 Tennessee hospitals post usable commercial rates for tonsils and adenoids removal (child under 12) in their federal price-transparency files. For CPT 42820, hospital outpatient, the median across 3 hospitals is $4,682, 0.8× each hospital's local Medicare base rate. Your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance; the surgeon and anesthesia bill separately.