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Tubes placed in the eardrums, under general anesthesia (69436) or local (69433). What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Tubes placed in the eardrums, under general anesthesia (69436) or local (69433).
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Questions
How much does ear tubes cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for ear tubes is $804 at surgery center; $1,730 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is ear tubes cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($804) rather than hospital outpatient ($1,730), about $926 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.