Tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12 in Caro, MI
In Caro, MI, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12: from $728.80 to $728.80, with a median of $728.80. Across Michigan, the median is $728.80 at 19 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42820, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Dec 31, 2025 and Dec 31, 2025.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI SP Removal tonsils and adenoids, younger than age 12 42820 | $728.80 | $1,457.50 | 50% | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $728.80, median $728.80, highest $728.80.
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.