Tonsil and adenoid removal, 12+ cost in California
In California, 49 hospitals publish a cash price for tonsil and adenoid removal, age 12 or older: from $1,284.19 to $16,939.41, with a median of $4,243.00. The lowest price is at Scripps Green Hospital (La Jolla) and 4 other hospitals. The highest price is 13.2× the lowest.
- The median here, $4,243.00, is about the same as the US median of $4,243.00.
- California ranks 15th of 34 states by median, cheapest first.
- 1 of 49 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
California law (Health and Safety Code §127405): if you are uninsured or have high medical costs and your family income is at or below 400% of the federal poverty level, a hospital may not expect you to pay more than it would expect from Medicare or Medi-Cal, whichever is greater. That can be less than the cash prices below; ask the hospital for its discount payment policy. A separate physician fee may still apply. Other states' laws.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 42821. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Oct 29, 2026. See them on a map
Lowest$1,284.19Scripps Green Hospital + 4 more
Median$4,243.00half of hospitals charge less
Highest$16,939.41in California
Lowest saves$2,958.81vs the median
Hospitals in California, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Green Hospital lowest La Jolla · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA HC Rmvl Tonsils and Adenoids | $1,284.19 | $5,136.77 | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas lowest Encinitas · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA HC Rmvl Tonsils and Adenoids | $1,284.19 | $5,136.77 | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla lowest La Jolla · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA HC Rmvl Tonsils and Adenoids | $1,284.19 | $5,136.77 | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista lowest San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA HC Rmvl Tonsils and Adenoids | $1,284.19 | $5,136.77 | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego lowest San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA HC Rmvl Tonsils and Adenoids | $1,284.19 | $5,136.77 | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park Baldwin Park · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey Downey · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fontana Fontana · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Moreno Valley Moreno Valley · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim Anaheim · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City Panorama City · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Riverside Riverside · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego - Clairemont Mesa San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego - Zion San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Bay Harbor City · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West LA Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Woodland Hills Woodland Hills · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Fnd Hospital - Irvine Irvine · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Ontario Medical Center Campus Ontario · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $1,456.00 | $2,800.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| NorthBay Medical Center Fairfield · Vallejo, CA Rem Tonsils Adenoids 12/>Yrs | $3,933.00 | $3,933.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Outpatient Surgical Group 5 | $3,964.84 | $6,099.75 | Nov 26, 2025 source file |
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Hc Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy Age 12/> | $4,243.00 | $13,969.90 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| San Dimas Community Hospital San Dimas · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Remove Tonsils And Adenoids - 42821 - OR36042821 | $4,243.00 | $13,443.80 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| West Anaheim Medical Center Anaheim · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Hc Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy Age 12/> | $4,243.00 | $13,969.90 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital & Rehab Center - Vallejo Vallejo · Vallejo, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch Antioch · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont Fremont · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fresno Fresno · Fresno, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Manteca Manteca · Stockton-Lodi, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Modesto Modesto · Modesto, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond Oakland · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City Redwood City · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville Roseville · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento Sacramento · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco San Francisco · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Jose San Jose · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro San Leandro · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Rafael San Rafael · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara Santa Clara · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Rosa Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Sacramento Sacramento · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vacaville Vacaville · Vallejo, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek Walnut Creek · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Fnd Hospital - Richmond Campus Richmond · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY AGE 12/> | $10,080.00 | $18,000.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| MarinHealth Medical Center Greenbrae · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA REMOVAL OF TONSILS AND ADENOID GLANDS (12 YEARS OR OLDER) | $14,132.40 | $23,554.00 | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| UC San Diego Medical Center San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Removal of tonsils and adenoid glands patient age 12 or over | $16,939.41 | $30,798.93 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Hospital The hospital that published the price, its city and the line exactly as written in its price file.
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List price The hospital's full chargemaster price (“gross charge”) before any discount. Almost nobody pays it; the gap to the cash price shows what the self-pay discount is worth. More
File date When the hospital last updated its price file, as the file says itself. A dash means the file gives no date.
No cash discount This line's cash price equals the hospital's full list price. Many hospitals still reduce bills for uninsured patients: ask the billing office for its self-pay discount in writing. More
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 13 | $1,456.00 | $1,456.00 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 11 | $10,080.00 | $10,080.00 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 9 | $1,284.19 | $1,284.19 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 4 | $1,456.00 | $1,456.00 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 3 | $10,080.00 | $10,080.00 |
| Vallejo, CA | 3 | $3,933.00 | $10,080.00 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 2 | $10,080.00 | $10,080.00 |
| Fresno, CA | 1 | $10,080.00 | $10,080.00 |
| Modesto, CA | 1 | $10,080.00 | $10,080.00 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 1 | $10,080.00 | $10,080.00 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 1 | $10,080.00 | $10,080.00 |
Market A metro area (as the Census Bureau defines it) or, outside metro areas, a town. Each links to every hospital price there.
Hospitals How many hospitals publish a cash price for this code here. Each hospital counts once, at its lowest outpatient cash price.
Lowest The lowest cash price among those hospitals.
Median The middle cash price: half of the hospitals charge less, half charge more. One price per hospital. More
What tonsil and adenoid removal, 12+ is, what the price covers and why prices differ: Tonsil and adenoid removal, 12+ explained.
Tonsil and adenoid removal, age 12 or older in other states
- Alabama$6,684.07
- Arizona$8,732.82, 4 hospitals
- Arkansas$2,702.09
- Colorado$8,292.12
- District of Columbia$4,054.00, 1 hospital
- Florida$5,158.79
- Georgia$11,148.00
- Hawaii$4,569.60, 3 hospitals
- Idaho$5,156.21
- Illinois$6,910.37
- Indiana$6,732.10
- Iowa$4,027.00
- Kansas$3,133.50
- Kentucky$6,091.52
- Louisiana$4,267.12
- Maine$659.83, 1 hospital
- Maryland$960.00, 1 hospital
- Massachusetts$13,820.83, 3 hospitals
- Michigan$3,420.54
- Minnesota$1,723.69
- Mississippi$2,866.82
- Missouri$5,799.79
- Montana$812.00
- Nebraska$4,043.90
- Nevada$3,684.75, 4 hospitals
- New Hampshire$4,468.90, 1 hospital
- New Jersey$4,182.46
- New Mexico$9,123.56, 4 hospitals
- New York$3,837.72
- North Carolina$6,041.00
- North Dakota$2,508.93
- Ohio$5,172.00
- Oklahoma$4,756.95
- Oregon$5,750.13
- Pennsylvania$6,633.88
- South Carolina$8,385.72
- South Dakota$2,823.06, 2 hospitals
- Tennessee$4,861.06
- Texas$3,780.25
- Utah$5,376.10, 2 hospitals
- Vermont$2,740.55, 2 hospitals
- Virginia$11,386.46
- Washington$5,931.25
- West Virginia$4,140.09
- Wisconsin$1,989.51
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.