Ear tubes, under general anesthesia at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
CPT 69436 · O Fallon, IL
These are HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 24, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 13 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $160.52, median $6,100.86, highest $12,324.82. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 26.5 mi | $3,296.70 | $5,071.84 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 29.4 mi | $3,858.65 | $5,936.38 | 2026-06-04 |
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson Crystal City, MO | 35.6 mi | $8,178.68 | $12,582.59 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital Washington Washington, MO | 61.4 mi | $3,656.84 | $5,625.91 | 2026-06-10 |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN | 235.5 mi | $5,735.80 | $21,243.72 | 2026-01-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Dekalb, IL | 236.1 mi | $6,100.86 | $8,715.51 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN | 237.2 mi | $2,539.47 | $9,842.89 | 2026-01-01 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL | 239.5 mi | $10,431.38 | $14,901.97 | 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 69436 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREATE EARDRUM OPENING line 228493 | outpatient | $1,212.35 – $6,326.78 | ||
| CREATE EARDRUM OPENING mod 50 line 384393 | outpatient | $1,652.43 – $6,326.78 |
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