Tonsillectomy, child cost in Polson, MT — inpatient
In Polson, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, child under 12 as an inpatient: from $394.40 to $394.40, with a median of $394.40. Across Montana, the median is $645.05 at 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center Polson, MT · (406) 883-5377 HC PR 42825 REMOVAL OF TONSILLS PRIMARY OR SECONDARY/YOUNGER THAN 12 YRS | $394.40 | $493.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $394.40, median $394.40, highest $394.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $394.40 — 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.