Tonsillectomy, child cost in Huntsville, AL
In Huntsville, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, child under 12: from $6,657.09 to $6,657.09, with a median of $6,657.09. Across Alabama, the median is $4,549.74 at 2 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42825, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 21, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 1, 2026 and Jan 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Medical Center Huntsville, AL · (256) 429-4000 REMOVAL OF TONSILS | $6,657.09 | $36,983.83 | $241.36–$31,436.26 | 82% | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $6,657.09, median $6,657.09, highest $6,657.09.
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 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.