Tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12 in Lima, OH — inpatient
In Lima, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12 as an inpatient: from $6,382.80 to $6,382.80, with a median of $6,382.80.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42820, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Memorial Health System Lima, OH Remove Tonsils And Adenoids | $6,382.80 | $7,092.00 | 10% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $6,382.80, median $6,382.80, highest $6,382.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $12,357.14 — 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.