Tonsillectomy, child cost in Lima, OH — inpatient
In Lima, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, child under 12 as an inpatient: from $6,382.80 to $6,382.80, with a median of $6,382.80. Across Ohio, the median is $912.60 at 18 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42825, 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 | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Memorial Health System Lima, OH · (419) 998-4731 Removal Of Tonsils | $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 $11,951.44 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.