Tonsillectomy, child cost in Glasgow, KY
In Glasgow, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12: from $449.15 to $449.15, with a median of $449.15. Across Kentucky, the median is $6,240.39 at 11 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42820, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 23, 2026 and Apr 23, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T J Samson Community Hospital Glasgow, KY · (270) 651-4159 Removal of tonsils and adenoid glands (younger than 12 years) | $449.15 | $691.00 | $0.01–$711.73 | 35% | Apr 23, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $449.15, median $449.15, highest $449.15.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.