Tonsillectomy, age 12+ cost in Seaford, DE
In Seaford, DE, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, age 12 or older: from $5,802.95 to $5,802.95, with a median of $5,802.95.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42826, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center Lewes, DE · (302) 645-3300 REMOVAL OF TONSILS (12 YEARS OR OLDER) | $5,802.95 | $6,827.00 | — | 15% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $5,802.95, median $5,802.95, highest $5,802.95.
What it is
This is surgery to remove the tonsils, without the adenoids, in someone age 12 or older. It is done for repeated throat infections, large tonsils that block breathing during sleep, or other tonsil problems.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery. The surgeon's fee and anesthesia are usually billed separately.