Tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12 in Clinton, IA — inpatient
In Clinton, IA, 2 hospitals list a cash price for Tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12 as an inpatient: from $576.60 to $1,077.00, with a median of $826.80. The lowest listed price is at MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center.
Cash prices at 2 facilities across 2 cities for code 42820, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 31, 2026 and Mar 31, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Clinton, IA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center lowest Dewitt, IA T & A < 12 yrs 42820 | $576.60 | $961.00 | 40% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center-Clinton Inc Clinton, IA PR Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy Younger Than Age 12 | $1,077.00 | $1,077.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $576.60, median $826.80, highest $1,077.00 — a 1.9× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $17,294.97 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This is surgery to remove both the tonsils and the adenoids in a child younger than 12. It is commonly done for repeated throat infections or for snoring and breathing problems during sleep caused by large tonsils and adenoids.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery. The surgeon's fee and anesthesia are usually billed separately.