Tonsillectomy, child cost in North Dakota
In North Dakota, one hospital publishes a cash price for tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12: $9,101.30 at McKenzie County Healthcare System (Watford City).
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 42820. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 27, 2026. See them on a map
Hospitals in North Dakota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County Healthcare System Watford City · Watford City, ND SURG 42820 TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY <12YRS | $9,101.30 | $14,002.00 | May 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford City, ND | 1 | $9,101.30 | $9,101.30 |
What it is
This is surgery to remove both the tonsils and the adenoids in a child younger than 12. It is commonly done for repeated throat infections or for snoring and breathing problems during sleep caused by large tonsils and adenoids.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery. The surgeon's fee and anesthesia are usually billed separately.
Tonsil and adenoid removal, child under 12 in other states
- Alabama$5,628.00
- Alaska$2,248.15
- Arizona$7,264.49
- Arkansas$2,596.88
- California$6,749.08
- Colorado$15,563.00
- Connecticut$6,235.07
- Delaware$5,566.65
- Florida$7,047.44
- Georgia$7,906.00
- Hawaii$3,995.60
- Idaho$7,950.00
- Illinois$10,067.40
- Indiana$3,010.13
- Iowa$3,443.86
- Kansas$2,725.85
- Kentucky$6,301.95
- Louisiana$2,750.16
- Maine$657.52
- Maryland$5,285.26
- Massachusetts$16,091.80
- Michigan$728.80
- Minnesota$736.92
- Mississippi$4,455.13
- Missouri$4,841.34
- Montana$757.11
- Nebraska$597.00
- Nevada$6,651.95
- New Jersey$6,966.64
- New Mexico$8,620.82
- New York$7,000.36
- North Carolina$5,060.00
- Ohio$6,703.56
- Oklahoma$4,742.15
- Oregon$853.50
- Pennsylvania$9,593.78
- Puerto Rico$950.00
- South Carolina$2,807.40
- South Dakota$3,563.36
- Tennessee$4,333.59
- Texas$4,783.52
- Utah$6,074.61
- Vermont$498.75
- Virginia$11,513.78
- Washington$6,898.46
- West Virginia$5,253.00
- Wisconsin$1,902.26
- Wyoming$2,373.62
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.