Tonsillectomy, age 12+ cost in Polson, MT — inpatient
In Polson, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) only, age 12 or older as an inpatient: from $375.20 to $375.20, with a median of $375.20. Across Montana, the median is $651.15 at 5 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 42826, 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 42826 REMOVAL OF TONSILS >12YEARS | $375.20 | $469.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $375.20, median $375.20, highest $375.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $375.20 — 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.