Earwax removal cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for earwax removal with instruments, one ear: from $41.12 to $157.08, with a median of $71.20. The lowest price is at New Orleans East Hospital (New Orleans). The highest price is 3.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 69210. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$41.12New Orleans East Hospital
Median$71.20half pay less
Highest$157.08in Louisiana
Lowest saves$30.08vs the median
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans East Hospital lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal of Impact Ear Wax One Ear | $41.12 | $257.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal of Impact Ear Wax One Ear | $43.96 | $314.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal of Impact Ear Wax One Ear | $55.35 | $205.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal of Impact Ear Wax One Ear | $57.44 | $359.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal of Impact Ear Wax One Ear | $59.18 | $269.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center one side Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA REM IMPACT CERUMEN INST UNILAT | $61.60 | $154.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA REMOVAL OF IMPACTED EAR WAX | $71.20 | $118.66 | — source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital one side Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 69210 RMVL IMPCTD CERUMEN SPX UNILATERAL | $78.26 | $301.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center one side Olla · Olla, LA 69210 REMOVAL IMPACTED CERUMEN REQUIRING INSTRUMENTATION, UNILATERAL ProFee | $112.80 | $141.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal of Impact Ear Wax One Ear | $157.08 | $1,122.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal of Impact Ear Wax One Ear | $157.08 | $1,122.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Removal of Impact Ear Wax One Ear | $157.08 | $1,122.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal of Impact Ear Wax One Ear | $157.08 | $1,122.00 | Jun 25, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 8 | $41.12 | $58.31 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $78.26 | $78.26 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $157.08 | $157.08 |
What it is
This code covers removal of impacted earwax by a clinician with instruments such as a curette or suction, for one ear. Rinsing the ear uses a different code (69209).
What the price covers
The price is for one ear. Both ears may be billed twice.
Earwax removal with instruments, one ear in other states
- Alabama$130.90
- Alaska$233.78
- Arizona$82.00
- Arkansas$85.10
- California$175.28
- Colorado$232.70
- Connecticut$142.87
- Delaware$259.56
- Florida$200.90
- Georgia$359.00
- Hawaii$324.88
- Idaho$166.00
- Illinois$125.00
- Indiana$87.25
- Iowa$107.68
- Kansas$267.08
- Kentucky$291.50
- Maine$53.58
- Maryland$296.30
- Massachusetts$165.05
- Michigan$82.22
- Minnesota$134.00
- Mississippi$39.06
- Missouri$94.25
- Montana$64.60
- Nebraska$54.06
- Nevada$157.20
- New Hampshire$78.76
- New Jersey$75.44
- New Mexico$140.03
- New York$123.27
- North Carolina$156.50
- North Dakota$114.64
- Ohio$154.70
- Oklahoma$56.98
- Oregon$113.60
- Pennsylvania$120.60
- Rhode Island$121.80
- South Carolina$110.50
- South Dakota$178.40
- Tennessee$31.05
- Texas$155.76
- Utah$108.78
- Vermont$81.90
- Virginia$148.96
- Washington$171.60
- West Virginia$60.18
- Wisconsin$83.85
- Wyoming$69.56
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.