Tonsillectomy, child cost in Salem, OR — inpatient
In Salem, OR, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, child under 12 as an inpatient: from $500.50 to $500.50, with a median of $500.50. Across Oregon, the median is $759.20 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42825, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Silverton Medical Center Silverton, OR · (503) 873-1500 PR TONSILLECTOMY PRIMARY/SECONDARY <AGE 12 | $500.50 | $770.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $500.50, median $500.50, highest $500.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $570.25 — 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.