Tonsillectomy, age 12+ cost in Twin Falls, ID — inpatient
In Twin Falls, ID, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, age 12 or older as an inpatient: from $8,795.00 to $8,795.00, with a median of $8,795.00. Across Idaho, the median is $7,224.00 at 7 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42826, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center Twin Falls, ID · (208) 814-1000 | $8,795.00 | $8,795.00 | — | — | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $8,795.00, median $8,795.00, highest $8,795.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $7,224.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.