Tonsillectomy, child cost in Grand Forks, ND
In Grand Forks, ND-MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, child under 12: from $4,531.08 to $4,531.08, with a median of $4,531.08. Across North Dakota, the median is $4,531.08 at 4 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42825, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 1, 2026 and Mar 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altru Hospital Grand Forks, ND · (701) 780-5000 HC TONSILLECTOMY 12 OR OVER | $4,531.08 | $7,428.00 | — | 39% | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $4,531.08, median $4,531.08, highest $4,531.08.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $4,531.08. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
What it is
This code covers removing the tonsils without the adenoids in a child under 12.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.