Tonsillectomy, child cost in Nevada, MO
In Nevada, MO, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, child under 12: from $340.20 to $340.20, with a median of $340.20. Across Missouri, the median is $4,488.33 at 12 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42825, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada City Hospital Nevada, MO · (417) 667-3355 TONSILLECTMY PRIMY/SECONDARY <AGE 12 PF | $340.20 | $756.00 | — | 55% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $340.20, median $340.20, highest $340.20.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $340.20. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.