Tonsillectomy, child cost in Storm Lake, IA
In Storm Lake, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, child under 12: from $640.00 to $640.00, with a median of $640.00. Across Iowa, the median is $650.40 at 16 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42825, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Lowest$640.00Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
Median$640.00half pay less
Highest$640.00in this market
Difference1.0×highest vs lowest
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Storm Lake, IA · (712) 732-4030 PR REMOVAL OF TONSILS <12 YRS | $640.00 | $800.00 | — | 20% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $640.00, median $640.00, highest $640.00.
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.