Tonsillectomy, child cost in Omaha, NE — inpatient
In Omaha, NE-IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, child under 12 as an inpatient: from $429.00 to $429.00, with a median of $429.00. Across Nebraska, the median is $550.00 at 9 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42825, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders Medical Center Wahoo, NE · (402) 443-4191 PF TONSIL UNDER 12 | $429.00 | $572.00 | — | 25% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $429.00, median $429.00, highest $429.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 5 facilities here, median $513.24 — 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.