Ear tubes surgery cost in Polson, MT — inpatient
In Polson, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for ear tube placement (tympanostomy) under general anesthesia, one ear (both sides) as an inpatient: from $234.40 to $234.40, with a median of $234.40. Across Montana, the median is $468.28 at 4 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 69436, 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 both sides Polson, MT · (406) 883-5377 HC PR 69436 CREATE EARDRUM OPENING GENERAL ANESTHESIA BILATERAL | $234.40 | $293.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Both sides : lowest $234.40, median $234.40, highest $234.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $234.40 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This procedure makes a tiny opening in the eardrum and places a small tube to let air in and fluid drain out of the middle ear. It is most often done in children with repeated ear infections or lasting fluid behind the eardrum.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery. The surgeon and anesthesia are usually billed separately, and the code is for one ear.