Tonsil and adenoid removal, under age 12 at Los Angeles General Medical Center
CPT 42820 · Los Angeles, CA
These are Los Angeles General Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated July 7, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 22 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $4,321.20, median $4,321.20, highest $24,184.55. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | 9.3 mi | $24,184.55 | $37,207.00 | 2025-11-26 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey Downey, CA | 9.8 mi | $4,321.20 | $8,310.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la Los Angeles, CA | 10.8 mi | $4,321.20 | $8,310.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park Baldwin Park, CA | 14.3 mi | $4,321.20 | $8,310.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cedar-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Marina del Rey, CA | 14.7 mi | $18,447.52 | $28,380.80 | 2025-11-26 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City Panorama City, CA | 17.8 mi | $4,321.20 | $8,310.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Bay Harbor City, CA | 18.1 mi | $4,321.20 | $8,310.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim Anaheim, CA | 24.5 mi | $4,321.20 | $8,310.00 | 2026-04-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 42820 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "T&A; UNDER AGE 12" line 19860 | outpatient | $7,438.00 | $7,438.00 – $7,438.00 | |
| "REMOVE TONSILS AND ADENOIDS" line 37106 | outpatient | $241.91 – $370.12 | ||
| "REMOVE TONSILS AND ADENOIDS" line 50917 | outpatient | $6,943.21 – $12,497.78 | ||
| "REMOVE TONSILS AND ADENOIDS" line 59889 | outpatient | $312.65 – $533.47 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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