Tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12 in Temple, TX — inpatient
In Temple, TX, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12 as an inpatient: from $4,783.52 to $4,783.52, with a median of $4,783.52.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42820, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 13, 2026 and Jun 13, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple Temple, TX HC REMOVE TONSILS/ADENO | $4,783.52 | $7,972.53 | 40% | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $4,783.52, median $4,783.52, highest $4,783.52.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $4,783.52 — 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.